How Arkansas schools can create strong systems to support students’ mental health

By: Jessica Wiley

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: June 18, 2026

Words: 700

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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My student, a 5th grader, paced the floor, his fists balled, and his face flushed with an anger that made the air in the room feel heavy. Someone had accidentally stepped on his shoes, setting off a cascade of words.

I didn’t see a disruptive student who spent his days trying to escape to the bathroom or failing to keep up with his writing assignments. I saw a boy at a breaking point. Underneath, …

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