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Presented at the 2026 Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, this poster examines the readiness of parents, educators, and mental health professionals to implement universal school-based depression screening. The findings offer insights into the opportunities, concerns, and resources needed to support student mental health through early identification and intervention.

The Biomedical Excellence Achieved through Coaching Networks (BEACON) is moving into its second year, and the research team has been busy building momentum across Rutgers. While results from the study are still ahead, the project is well underway and continuing to expand as researchers explore how professional coaching might support biomedical PhD students.

An external evaluation of the EDGE program shows continued progress in supporting blind and visually impaired students as they prepare for college, careers, and independent living. Year-two findings highlight strong self-efficacy, record-breaking participation, high event satisfaction, and increased employment-related activity.

New research from Rutgers CESP examines whether universal depression screening in secondary schools is a feasible and effective response to growing mental health concerns among students. Drawing on survey and interview data from school-based mental health professionals across New Jersey, the piece highlights both the promise of screening and the practical challenges to implementation.

Rising rates of depression and suicide among adolescents have pushed states to explore new approaches to school-based mental health support. This post examines New Jersey’s universal mental health screening initiative, drawing on evidence from large-scale efforts in Pennsylvania and policy lessons emerging from Illinois.

The new "Math Platforms at a Glance" Reference Sheets give teachers a clear look at major digital math platforms like Khan Academy, IXL, and DreamBox. This free resource offers practical comparisons, classroom insights, and tips to find the best fit for every teaching style and purpose.

We’re excited to welcome Solangel Troncoso to the team. A published scholar whose work spans gender, adolescence, and resilience, Solangel brings experience in qualitative research and community engagement to CESP's applied research, outreach, and resource development work.

We’re excited to welcome Taylor Clough to the team. With experience in program implementation, evaluation, and data analysis, Taylor has co-authored practitioner resources on special education, social-emotional learning, and computer science; his social-work lens centers the lived experiences of students, families, and communities.