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A small but growing number of states are requiring school districts to provide recess. Pending legislation in Massachusetts would require schools to provide at least 20 minutes of daily recess […]
Here are lists of states that require recess in elementary schools and that require general and physical activity. States that require recess in elementary school Connecticut: 20 minutes of supervised […]
Illinois has revamped state education funding to provide extra support to economically challenged K12 districts. Evidence-based funding, which goes into effect in 2018, considers each district’s needs and local funding […]
While the increasing number of concussion-related injuries in the NFL—and the player lawsuits that followed—have captured the country’s attention, less attention has been paid to the rise of similar claims […]
The life of a military family comes with a powerful sense of patriotism and pride, but also definite, daily challenges. Personnel are typically transferred every two to three years, which means their children may attend as many as nine schools during their lives.
Schools connected to overseas U.S. military bases often try to restrict class sizes—to about 18 or 20 pupils—so teachers can develop closer relationships with their students. A teacher’s primary obligation […]
When the New York City Department of Education announced in September that all public school students will now receive free lunch, it joined a growing number of cities around the […]
Gone are the days when a mechanic can pop the hood of a car, take a look around and figure out what to do. Today’s auto shop graduates use diagnostic […]
Can exercise boost our effectiveness as leaders? Science supports the importance of exercise, especially for leaders. Proof abounds on the internet and in magazines. Have you made the connection yet? […]
Linda Cliatt-Wayman is the turnaround queen. As the principal who changed two low-performing and violent Philadelphia high schools into safe spaces focused on learning, Wayman developed a program of high […]
Perhaps one of the more confusing aspects of teaching about religion is the question of whether students can pray in public schools. The answer is yes, within established guidelines. According […]
District and school safety plans and compliance measures are a start, but how do you move beyond the basics to accurately assess the preparedness of your staff and students? This […]
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