Expand service-learning activities of students. Value all students, not just the athletes or star students. Reduce alienation of students. Students need critical thinking skills, and the curriculum ought to facilitate this. Strengthen academic skills so students can find more success at school and thus feel less alienated.
Counselors Add more school counselors to schools.
Find ways to reduce the burden of paperwork on counselors. Use volunteers if necessary, but free counselors time to actually work with students. Have full-time counselors in elementary schools. Families Parent education is key, particularly starting with prenatal support. Involve families before the school year begins.