Challenge: At Oak Lawn Community High School in Illinois, Dean of Students Jamie Hernandez along with other teachers wanted to start a support group for female students. "As a dean, I see a lot of negativity, and I felt it would be nice to have my hand in something positive to build strong relationships and […]
Joshua Perdomo, director of English learner services and world languages for a K12 district in Illinois, shares one important goal with his team. "We want to address the whole child," says Perdomo, who also provides professional development at Community Unit District 300, about 45 miles northwest of Chicago. With that in mind, Perdomo includes all […]
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 […]
Avoiding the most common challenges to technology in schools can save district leaders time, ensure seamless integration and generate buy-in from all stakeholders, says Lenny Schad, former Houston ISD chief information officer.
Students in a Montana middle school take advantage of 30-minute periods to make up missed art projects or to retake science tests. Others practice adding and subtracting fractions or receive homework hel p on a division assignment. These district-created, teacher-led workshops—known as the WIN (What I Need) program—take place four days per week on the master […]
Developed by Peace Peddlers, Inc., the Project: Peace Now. program provides an online platform where teachers, school administrators and guidance counselors have quick access to mediation and coaching services.
