School social workers make all the difference for Michigan students

School social workers make all the difference for Michigan students

The state legislature should fully fund programs that support the mental well-being of Michigan students. When other kids slammed my student Charlie’s locker shut, made fun of him for not having friends, and hid his belongings, Charlie’s only way to react was to yell. Other 6th graders noticed and avoided him. Charlie was alone, even though he was surrounded by people. Unsurprisingly, Charlie’s grades in my class dropped. Charlie had struggled t…