On November 9, 2023, Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, and Tim Kaine, D-Virginia introduced a bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate that proposes a study led by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) on the effects that cell phone use in K-12 classrooms has on students’ mental health and academic performance. The…
In their latest attempt to block controversial TItle IX proposed rules, House Republicans have attached a provision to the U.S. Education Department (USDE) FY2024 appropriations bill, The provision would block the agency from using its funding to implement protections for LGBTQ+ students. The bill calls would also prohibit any of…
New On The Oasis Blog: Essential Tips For Coping With Divorce And Separation: A Guide For Teens Many teens are faced with having to deal with their parents’ divorce or separation. NAPSA sponsor Oasis is providing a guide help teens like you handle this difficult family issue! It's packed with…
On November 1, 2023, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an Executive Order requiring schools to notify all parents of a school-connected drug overdose within 24 hours. Interestingly, it does not define what is considered to be a school-connected drug overdose, which places school officials in a tenuous position. The directive…
NAPSA Sponsor Oasis has released a White Paper titled 4 Ways To Maintain Hope Amidst Distressing World Events. Oasis recognizes that these last few years have been emotionally, physically, and financially trying for all of us. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, climate change, war, and political divides, it can…
As interest in disability-inclusive curricula grows, in April 2023 the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced the creation of a Disability Inclusive Curriculum Pilot Program to instruct K-12 students on the political, economic, and social contributions of individuals with disabilities. Under the program, schools can apply for up to $30,000…
Oasis understands the challenges that educational institutions face in supporting students' well-being and success. That's why they’re thrilled to introduce an exclusive offer to you. Get a FREE spring mental health pilot program when you sign up for the 2024-25 academic year. Oasis’s comprehensive package includes tools to mitigate risk…
As reported by K-12 Dive, on October 30, 2023 the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and White House issued a joint “Dear colleague” letter urging schools to protect students from substance abuse and drug poisonings by providing preventative education and preparing for opioid overdoses. In fact, overdose deaths among teens…
It’s been nearly two years since the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) approved the first registered teacher apprenticeship program between Tennessee’s Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and Austin Peay State University. In fact, at last month's 57th Annual NAPSA Conference our attendees were treated to a presentation by those who implemented…
Citing an overwhelming number of comments to sift through, the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) missed its October deadline to finalize two proposed sets of Title IX regulations (i.e., athletics and broader Title IX guidance). The original deadline was actually May 2023, and USDE has yet to announce a new…
