Nationally, about 19% of students between the ages of 12 and 18 reported they were bullied in the 2021-22 school year. Topping the list includes being the subject of rumors, being called names or insulted, and physically being shoved, pushed or spat on, according to the National Center for Education…
According an October 1, 2024 statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), research shows that students from marginalized communities, including students with disabilities and LGBTQ+ students, are disproportionately impacted by exclusionary school discipline policies. In addition, research over the past 20 years shows that suspensions and expulsions don’t necessarily…
On October 11, 2024, the White House announced that a national effort to put more adults in schools as tutors, mentors, coaches or support staff has exceeded its goal a year ahead of schedule. In fact, according to a spring survey of school principals by Rand Corp., more than 323,000…
A steady increase in school shootings in recent years, combined with a flurry of violent threats and swatting calls, has school districts on edge as they begin the 2024-25 school year. How to receive and handle tips regarding potentially harmful behavior is a major concern for schools. Although some tips…
Leveraging Lateral Leadership: Closing Gaps Through Collaborative Action Oct 15, 2024 12:00 PM ET Breaking down silos and working cross-functionally across departments is crucial for successfully implementing whole-child initiatives within a school district. Join leaders from Unified School District of De Pere as they unpack how they’ve developed a culture of…
According to Time magazine article, anti-transgender policies have caused a rise in suicide attempts among transgender and nonbinary youth, a per a new Trevor Project peer-reviewed study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior, which found when states pass anti-transgender laws (i.e., bathroom bans that bar trans students from using…
According to presenters at the recent National School Leadership[ Conference, School leaders are vital to setting a culture of inclusion for all students, especially those with disabilities. Thus, school leaders must emphasize to staff, students, and families that all children can learn in age-appropriate general education classrooms with needs-driven curriculum.…
According to a September 18, 2024 Rand Corporation report, despite growing concerns and an increasing number of incidents of gun violence on school grounds in recent years, practice drills to prepare for such an incident remain controversial. Researchers found that "even practice drills — which simulate lockdown situations in an…
On September 24, 2024, after a monthslong investigation, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a pair of scathing reports that found the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) failed to properly oversee vendors, follow its own procedures, and properly communicate with students and colleges as they rolled out the new Free Application…
As schools consider limiting student cellphone and device use at school, disability rights advocates are warning administrators to consider the civil rights of students with disabilities who require assistive technology to access learning. In a statement earlier this month, the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, a nonprofit that works…
