Herbert, across the country, teachers are on the front lines in this effort to keep your schools safe.

They see your kids every day, and they’re often the first to notice when something is wrong. They see when students are ostracized and isolated. They notice the changes in behavior, the withdrawal, and the quiet distress. More often than not, teachers are the ones to speak up before anyone notices something is off.

At Stand With Parkland, we know firsthand how critical early mental health screening is. And we know it often starts with a teacher who cares enough to ask, “Are you okay?”

This time of year, it’s more important than ever that we arm teachers with the resources to help protect students’ mental health. That includes better mental health screening, more school counselors, and real systems that respond and get students help when concerning behaviors are noticed.

But we can’t do it without your help,

Our educators need more support, not pressure to play this potentially life-saving role for our nation’s kids. Please, chip in today to honor the amazing work teachers do every day and help us build safer, stronger schools where every warning sign is taken seriously.

Together,

Stand With Parkland