The 2019 ESSA and IDEA Assessment and Accountability Rules Made Simple, from LRP Media Group, is a one-stop guide to federal assessment and accountability mandates and what they mean for school districts' day-to-day practices

Creating an accessible and visible medium to convey student opinions allows students to have their own say in how they feel about issues facing their school, community and country in a way that they would not be able to without having a student-led and student-centric forum.

Allowing real curiosity is the most fundamental change we can make in our teaching practice. When we step back and allow students to step forward with their own inquiry, it throws a switch in their brains that encourages them to co-create their own learning.

Student bullying in schools is increasing, despite district leaders creating anti-bullying programs to address the problem. And when schools fail to address bullying, lawsuits and even parental fines could result.