Roughly 11% of US adolescent students suffer from clinical depression according to a recent study. To quote the findings, “Studies estimate that each year up to one in five U.S. children experience a mental disorder. Approximately $247 billion is spent addressing the mental health challenges of children. Depression is one of the most common emotional health…

Last week we recapped OUSD’s 2015, reviewing the Good the Bad and the Ugly, this week we look forward to the year that could be, and what success could look like.  So in no particular order are our priorities for 2016. Fix/improve special education services Simplify enrollment for families and facilitate matching Stabilize high needs…