Rethinking Student Wellness with Top K-12 Leaders

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This episode of the Superintendent Hot Seat Podcast features a rare, candid conversation with U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona. Moving beyond high-level policy, Dr. Cardona shares a "from the trenches" perspective on the youth mental health crisis, where he describes schools as the "psychological emergency rooms" of our society. The discussion flows from the complex impact of technology and unregulated AI on student socialization to the vital need for social-emotional learning as a proactive "ounce of prevention". Framing the defense of public education as a mission to protect democracy and civil rights for every child, Dr. Cardona offers an inspiring look at the privilege of helping students reach their full potential.