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District highlights counseling, SEL programs and survey results; leaders note mental‑health and workload concerns at high school
Summary
District staff and the superintendent presented progress on strategic goal 2 (wellness, inclusion and supports), detailing K–12 counseling programs, the student wellness survey, school‑by‑school SEL programming and next steps including broader adoption of Character Strong and additional tiered supports.
District staff and the board highlighted social‑emotional learning (SEL) programs and counseling services across the Princeton Public School District, reporting survey results the administration said show modest gains while noting persistent concerns about high‑school workload and middle‑school stress.
John McMichael, the district counselor who led the presentation, described K–12 counseling programs and preventive initiatives. He told the board that elementary counselors are using CASEL‑aligned curricula such as the Random Acts of Kindness program and that Little Brook piloted Character Strong; the administration plans to expand Character Strong to all four elementary schools next year.
McMichael summarized counseling activities at each level: morning meetings and Kindness…
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