In June 2022, the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health (formerly the Iowa Center for School Mental Health) awarded $1 million in research grants to support interventions to improve social, emotional, behavioral, or psychological outcomes in Iowa’s PreK-12 schools. Each project is two years and will run from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.
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The Right Support at the Right Time: How Advanced Tier 2 Training Helped East Ridge Elementary Build Student Supports from the Ground Up
Monday, April 6, 2026
Discover how the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health's Advanced Tier 2 training helped one Iowa elementary school move beyond theory and put practical, data-driven student support systems into action.
The Village We Outsourced: Becoming Villagers Again
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
If we want students to experience a true sense of belonging, they need to see adults modeling it. They need to experience communities where people show up for one another in ordinary ways.
2026 Mental Health Champion Awardees Announced
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Three University of Iowa staff, faculty, and students received the 2026 Mental Health Champion Award.
Connection & Calm: Techniques That Ground Student Behavior
Monday, April 27, 2026
Educators can help students manage emotions by focusing on connection and calm. Learn how to add small mindfulness practices that create classrooms where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
The “Higher Edge” Spotlight: Rebecca Serfozo, Iowa Central Community College
Thursday, April 16, 2026
In this "Higher Edge" spotlight, meet Rebecca Serfozo from Iowa Central Community College.
The Busy Badge of Honor: Is Exhaustion a Status Symbol?
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Busyness has become a badge of honor, but what if the real campus badge of honor wasn’t exhaustion but intention? Learn 5 easy ways to retire your badge of busyness in return for enhanced presence, creativity, and curiosity.
A Pantry Full of Possibilities: How Bobbijo Duncan Fuels Focus, Stability, and Success
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Bobbijo Duncan, Behavior Interventionist at Hoover Elementary (Mason City School District, IA) has been named April 2026 Iowa School Mental Health Hero of the Month.
Supporting Students Through Grief & Loss
Friday, April 3, 2026
Grief is something every person experiences, yet we rarely talk about how deeply it affects children and teens—or how often it shows up in schools. Learn what grief really is and practical ways to support students who are navigating it.
The “Higher Edge” Spotlight: Amanda Seemann, Indian Hills Community College
Thursday, March 19, 2026
In this "Higher Edge" spotlight, meet Amanda Seemann from Indian Hills Community College.
Psychological Safety in the Workplace: Is This Really a Thing?
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Would you know psychological safety if you've experienced it? Discover why psychological safety matters, how it actually shows up on campus, and intentional strategies for fostering it in your workplace.