Schools across 42 states and Washington, D.C. saw students take part in the "week of action," which was coordinated by the gun safety advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety.
Student mental health and teacher shortages are major roadblocks to academic recovery that schools cannot overcome without support—and long-term funding—from the nation's leaders, a budding coalition of Black and Latino superintendents told District Administration as they marched toward the U.S. Capitol.
The spicy gum caused digestive issues for students who consumed it, as well as skin reactions for students who touched it, Superintendent Elizabeth Teahan-Zielinski wrote in a letter to parents and caregivers.
While kids probably aren't going to suddenly stop using social media, educators and other adults can work to turn the often-vilified online platforms into a more positive influence in the emotional lives of students.
House Republicans launch investigation into how districts used COVID relief funds on anti-bias training, environmental literacy, LGBTQ+ cultural competency, and other elements of what they call a "left-wing agenda."
The outpouring of support for superintendent finalist Vito Perrone has solidified the former high school principal's desire to take the reins at Easthampton Public Schools, more than four days after he said the school board rescinded the offer when he used the word "ladies" in an email greeting to two female board members during contract negotiations.
Many superintendents and their teams are now facing the challenge of talking about layoffs, the elimination of programs and other spending shocks as the ESSER deadline approaches.
Texas Education Agency officials said in a 31-page report that Austin ISD failed to follow a state-imposed improvement plan that found the district did not evaluate students in need of special education or provide services to those students.
"We can always count on Disney to provide for our schools and students in innovative, fun and thoughtful ways," superintendent Maria Vazquez said in a statement.
