OPINION: We need more support with mental health in our school systems

“Thank God it’s Friday. It was a day. I’m tired.

There were some very difficult meetings today. We need more support with mental health in our school systems. I think all teachers in the National Education Association and Massachusetts Teacher’s Association need to stand up for mental health care support for our students.

How can we arrange for a organized walk to petition the State politicians for this? It’s getting worse and worse. Any ideas on how we can get our message across? We can’t organize a “Walk Out.” Who would teach the kids? Any suggestions? We need to get to the crux of the problem: under-funding for mental health in our schools.

– Monique Mongeon Latessa”