Just one of 11 charter school applications were approved by the Shelby County Schools board, the lowest number since charter schools began opening in Memphis in 2003. The decisions were made under a new charter school policy that allows the district to decide where to open schools based on neighborhood needs.
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.
Ceres USD in California is expanding its use of SchoolMint, Inc.'s Hero K12 school climate improvement tool to all elementary, middle and high schools beginning with this school year. The digital application supports the use of positive behavior reinforcement and standardized consequences.
Principal Moran (top right) and Indiana students support educator on active duty; Superintendent Munn (left) partners with Colorado State U to swap building space for scholarships; and New Jersey Superintendent Cittadino donates contractual salary increase to schools.
Principals play a key role in guiding instructional practice in a school system, and during my career in public education, I saw firsthand how savvy principals can successfully drive change in their schools.
As the world becomes increasingly connected, school districts are harnessing new technologies, such as automation and facial recognition, to develop smart school buildings that are safer and more efficient.
Pinellas County Schools was recognized as one of DA's Districts of Distinction for a Personalized Learning Pathway initiative in which students created a digital platform to make learning accessible anytime, anywhere.
