What if, instead of seeing students as empty vessels that must be filled with math concepts, we made the knowledge students already have the foundation of instruction?a
Rarely are demographic breakdowns of students or communities a part of the discussions when leaders consider closing schools. Academic impacts are also often absent from the debate, one expert asserts.
"We do not want our children subjected to substandard learning," Houston Federation of Teachers President Jackie Anderson said at Friday's protest outside the district's headquarters.
"Eyes on the Board Act," which singles out TikTok and Instagram, would require schools and districts that receive federal broadband funding to prohibit students from accessing any and all social media apps on "subsidized services, devices, and networks."
A controversy over the rebranding of a Kansas district's tiger mascot has led to the departure of Superintendent Jason Crawford from Jefferson West Public Schools USD 340.
Three years ago, about 30 students across eight different schools throughout Denver Public Schools went to the board of education to pass a climate change policy. Now, they're receiving national attention for their efforts.
Wayzata High School's "Portrait of a Graduate" makes it clear to the community that students are learning relevant skills necessary for their future success.
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools' newly hired superintendent, Denise Watts, shares with District Administration her 100-day plan, which includes her "Community Conversations" initiative that she believes is important in becoming the "lead learner" for her community.
