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How to help kids lighten their emotional backpacks this school year
Summary by McKinney News Editorial Desk Alexis Garcia , as published by NBC DFW
· September 19, 2026
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As students settle into a new school year, they’re carrying more than backpacks filled with notebooks and homework. Many are also carrying stress, anxiety and other emotional challenges. Research suggests those pressures are common. According to the CDC’s 2023 national survey, nearly 40% of U.S....
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Key points According to the CDC’s 2023 national survey, nearly 40% of U. As students settle into a new school year, they’re carrying more than backpacks filled with notebooks and homework. More schools Today’s briefing Local events
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