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- SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Join us to learn how school leaders are building a trauma-responsive MTSS to support students & improve school outcomes.Student Well-Being Video The First Rule of SEL for Older Students? Don’t Be BoringMiddle and high schoolers are a much tougher audience for social-emotional-learning lessons.Student Well-Being Video The Skills Employers Want Most in the AI Age All Have Something in CommonExplaining how SEL can help students prepare for the working world may help more families get behind it, educators say.Student Well-Being What RFK Jr. Thinks Schools Ought To Do About CellphonesAt least 19 states have laws or policies that ban or restrict students’ use of cellphones in schools, according to EdWeek's tracker.Student Well-Being Research Says Recess Is Important. What Stands in the Way?Recess, and unstructured play, is essential for development for children, but equity issues can abound.Student Well-Being Quiz Test Your Knowledge: The Role of Physical Activity in SchoolsRegular movement boosts student focus, cognitive skills, and academic success. Test your knowledge of physical activity in schools.Student Well-Being Opinion An NFL Franchise Is Tackling Chronic Student Absenteeism. Here's HowAthletes understand why showing up every day to work matters. Can they persuade students?Student Well-Being As Measles Outbreak Grows, See How Your State's Vaccination Rate Stacks UpOutbreaks of once-eradicated diseases, like measles, are becoming more common and severe as childhood vaccination rates decline.Student Well-Being How One District Uses Sports to Teach SEL and Build Better TeammatesA California district turned to sports to help students build connections with each other and their school.Student Well-Being What to Expect From Students After the Start of Daylight Saving TimeCountless students arrive at school sleep-deprived. Health experts say daylight saving time adds to the problem.Student Well-Being Download Activate the Classroom: Tips for Incorporating Movement (DOWNLOADABLE)Integrating movement into the classroom boosts learning, focus, and well being. Thry these strategies to get students active and engaged.Student Well-Being Download Students Who Move More, Learn More (DOWNLOADABLE)Schools and families can boost student success by reducing screen time and promoting movement throughout the day. This is what a physically active student may look like.Student Well-Being Opinion A Child Took Her Own Life After Being Bullied. Schools Must Take NoticeMaking sure that children are safe in schools is not a political issue, it is a matter of humanity.Student Well-Being Spotlight Spotlight on Student Engagement & Well-BeingThis Spotlight will help you discover how educators are applying the science of reading and the importance of reading fluency, and more.Student Well-Being Video These Simple Classroom Exercises Can Improve Student BehaviorIncorporating yoga and mindfulness practices in the classroom has helped these students recover from the trauma of Hurricane Helene.