CDC just got back to me on a request I made for this story. Turns out its researchers do not track suicides among those under 10. But the suicide rate for children 10-14 has nearly doubled since 1999. https://nyti.ms/2MXHk4l
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I am still trying to learn more about the aftermath of this case, to really understand how it affects students, parents, teachers. If you are a part of the Joe Shoemaker community, feel free to reach out. julie AT nytimes DOT com.
