Partnering with Parents: Mental Health Supports and Resources
I attended the School Superintendents Association (AASA) National Conference on Education (NCE) this past week. Not only was I able to present a couple of sessions (as a panelist in a social media breakout and a co-presenter in a round table discussion on leading while female), I was able to attend several general and breakout sessions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. I focused my learning on school safety, mental health, and additional ways to support our District. I started the top of this blog post with Alex Boyé's powerful "Bend Not Break" music video, which he performed for several thousand superintendents and district leaders for the first general session. His message was, "Change your words, change your life." He gave tips and actionable ways to help students change conversations about themselves. Alex Boyé shared how he overcame mental, sexual, and physical abuse and homelessness but also spoke to the constant battle he has in a breakout session. He