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Mental health care tops pillars of school suicide prevention

Matt Zalaznick | March 17, 2019

In Tempe, Arizona, the phone number for a suicide hotline is printed on every student's ID badge, teachers are trained to spot and respond to warning signs in students, and administrators don't use euphemisms when discussing the topic.

SAT, ACT grades increase when K-12 districts pay for exams

Adam Rogers | March 13, 2019

By giving more students access to pre-college exams such as the SAT and ACT, better average scores can result.

PD key in supporting homeless K-12 students

Ray Bendici | March 13, 2019

Raising awareness among teachers and administrators helps to better identify students struggling with unstable housing and then connect them with the services and supports available.

Maintaining ADA compliance

Ariana Fine | March 13, 2019

Advice for IT teams on what's required to provide access to school websites for users with visual or hearing impairments, or other disabilities.

5 keys to caring for mental health and suicide

Matt Zalaznick | March 12, 2019

Suicide prevention initiatives and a school's response to a tragedy can work in tandem to encourage more students to seek help.

PBIS school district provides bullying prevention programs

Steven Blackburn | March 12, 2019

Below are the bullying prevention programs that Bridgehampton UFSD has funded with a Paddlers for Humanity grant that supports mental health programs. Bully Prevention Committee Bridgehampton UFSD Superintendent Bob Houser launched the Bully Prevention Committee in 2019 to plan fundraising events and student-led programs, including a bullying prevention task force. “This force will lead a […]

Bullying prevention programs at 7 schools and districts

Steven Blackburn | March 10, 2019

This quick resource guide provides details on successful implementations.

CTE programs and services

Steven Blackburn | March 06, 2019

This list covers products and services that educators are using to enhance career and technical education (CTE) in and outside the classroom.

Blended coding course debuts for Indiana students

Ariana Fine | February 26, 2019

CodeHS announced a blended computer science course fully aligned to Indiana computer science standards. The CodeHS Indiana Computer Science I course teaches the foundations of computer science and basic programming, with an emphasis on helping students develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

House Democrats prepare to scrutinize Education Department

Ariana Fine | February 21, 2019

Among the issues the Education Committee plans to examine: the carrying out of the Every Student Succeeds Act and the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act; recommendations from the Federal Commission on School Safety in response to the Parkland mass school shooting; and the department's role in the rebuilding of schools in Puerto Rico, in the Virgin Islands and in other areas.

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