Schools are up against a mental health CRISIS caused by the pandemic. As kids go back to school, California is investing billions of new dollars in trying to meet the mental health needs of K-12 students. KQED’s Julia McEvoy followed the money to one school in Oakland to see how it is reaching kids who need it the most. 

<p>Schools are up against a mental health CRISIS caused by the pandemic. As kids go back to school, California is investing billions of new dollars in trying to meet the mental health needs of K-12 students. KQED’s Julia McEvoy followed the money to one school in Oakland to see how it is reaching kids who need it the most. </p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>