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Mental health issues weigh heavily on high school students. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly a third of adolescents experience a mental health disorder at some point during their high school years. Here at Stride, more than a few school leaders have told us that mental health isn’t just an important point of concern—it’s become the only point […]

One Coach’s Impact An old friend described a large celebration he attended for a former college coach, or simply “Coach.” Coach’s story and the event go something like this: Over his twelve years at the school, Coach wins both the league championship and national championship. He completely rebuilds the program. Suddenly and unexpectedly, he departs. He joins his wife, who […]