More and younger students struggle with serious mental health issues today, and veteran youth health providers in the region say what were rare acute anxiety, depression and isolation experiences seve.
Preston ― Before COVID-19 disrupted every aspect of students’ school life, Preston school psychologist Olof Sigmarsdottir said students might keep quiet about seeking her counsel.
But now, they speak .
Schools in Preston and the Lyme-Old Lyme school districts will receive grants to upgrade their heating and ventilation systems through a state program created last year using a combination of state an.
Preston ― The Board of Education Monday unanimously approved a proposed $14.7 million budget for 2023-24 budget that calls for a $1.3 million or 9.8% spending increase.
The proposed school budget incr.
Stonington and Preston school districts were among the first 20 districts in the state to receive competitive grants to hire additional mental health workers to address students’ continuing struggles .