This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about a school mandate that acknowledges student mental by allowing students to take mental health days and receive excused absences amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Sarah shares an article that provides educational resources and professional development opportunities for educators and student to commemorate the 9/11 anniversary in the classroom. Tune in!

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Articles:
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58447/kids-in-illinois-will-soon-be-able-to-take-5-mental-health-days-from-school
https://911memorial.org/learn
https://911memorial.org/learn/youth-and-families/talking-children-about-terrorism
https://911memorialmuseum.wufoo.com/forms/m1qwhfwj1ccj1bu/

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse