The U.S. Department of Education recognized these leaders for outstanding leadership, building positive school climates, increasing achievement, and finding creative ways to help accelerate students' academic recovery from the pandemic.
Only 38% of current school board members plan to run for reelection, according to a recent survey. But there is a silver lining—the chance to recruit a more diverse group overall.
"The 2021 National School Climate Survey reveals that LGBTQ+ students are experiencing unacceptable rates of bullying and discrimination in the classroom, which impacts their mental health, self-esteem and educational aspirations," said Joseph Kosciw, director of GLSEN Research Institute. But evidence shows that inclusive policies, GSAs, and supportive educators can create environments where all students can thrive.
Nuclear waste from World War II bomb manufacturing was dumped into a river near the school and was detected in samples from the library, classrooms, kitchen, playgrounds and fields.
