Kara Newhouse

2 weeks ago | wslr.org | Kara Newhouse

State funding for school programs has gone up since the Parkland shooting, but so has the need. By Kara Newhouse/Suncoast SearchlightOriginal Air Date: April 30, 2025Host: Florida has been increasing its mental health funding for schools ever since the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. This year, it dedicated over $175 million to that purpose. But school officials say the rising need is outpacing resources. Kara Newhouse with Suncoast Searchlight reports.

2 weeks ago | yoursun.com | Kara Newhouse

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4 weeks ago | mysuncoast.com | Kara Newhouse

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Two Sarasota County Schools administrators disputed recent reporting on the district’s contract with The Florida Center for Early Childhood Tuesday night, saying inaccurate information was provided. But the numbers they disputed came directly from the district. Suncoast Searchlight reported on April 4 that Sarasota County Schools would end its contract with The Florida Center, which placed full-time mental health therapists in elementary schools.

1 month ago | yoursun.com | Kara Newhouse

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1 month ago | wslr.org | Kara Newhouse

Disappearance of therapists from schools worries parents, advocates, and at least one board member. By Kara Newhouse/Suncoast SearchlightOriginal Air Date: April 9, 2025Host: Next Tuesday, the Sarasota School Board is set to vote on ending a mental health program, which has at least one school board member worried. Kara Newhouse with the Suncoast Searchlight reports.