From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 779: As N.C. lawmakers look for ways to improve school safety in the aftermath of the Parkland, Fla., school shooting, one area that’s attracting attention is increased access to school mental health services. Lindsay Marchello, Carolina Journal associate editor, reports on a recent meeting that emphasized recommendations for more school nurses and psychologists. Marchello also notes one other interesting piece of education news: the selection of a charter school operator to run the Robeson County school selected for the state’s new Innovative School District.
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