North Carolina high schoolers say schools feel safer, but experts want more school resource officers
A 2025 North Carolina survey indicates high school students feel safer, though experts suggest a need for more school resource officers. The report also highlights ongoing concerns regarding the overall well-being and mental health of the state's youth.
Dr. Ellen Essick said there is a lot of good news about mental health in the 2025 North Carolina High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey. But there are areas that clearly need attention when it comes to the overall well-being of North Carolina’s young people. Essick, section chief for N.C. Healthy Schools in the state […]
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