The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released data on seclusion and restraint in Missouri schools earlier this month, and Jefferson City School District had 31 instances of seclusion or restraint during the first part of the 2022-23 school year.
Eugene High School may be able to place students in apprenticeships this year, offering them a chance to get started on their career path before leaving high school.
Over two years after the onset of the pandemic, students are still feeling the negative effects on mental health, but national data suggests that school staff are also seeing them reach out for help at a greater rate.