December 14, 2012 was a day that shook the country to its core. But it was also a day that fundamentally changed the way first responders and citizens approach the unimaginable. Law enforcement implemented the same rapid response program across multiple agencies so responders can get in front of the shooter as soon as possible. […]
It's a chasm that has remained stubbornly wide for decades, worsened by barriers to higher education, teacher credential tests and limited funding to diversify teacher training programs. As students in Washington classrooms have become more diverse, the teachers who stand before them have remained almost always white. It's a chasm that has remained stubbornly wide […]
Two recipients of a Best Starts for Kids grant have chosen to partner with Kickboard to help expand trauma-informed and restorative practices in King County schools. Hazelwood Elementary School and Unleash the Brilliance have each begun a three-year partnership that includes a web-based platform and professional development services. Two recipients of a Best Starts for […]
Designed for users of all experience levels and abilities, each AI-in-a-Box provides curriculum, hardware and software for schools and teachers to provide 10 hours of STEAM and project-based education. It teaches six key concepts of artificial intelligence, including visual recognition, facial recognition and more. ReadyAI, the first teacher-friendly K12 Artificial Intelligence (AI) education company, announced […]
The Creating Pathways and Access for Student Success Foundation launched an online database that will expand access to STEM educational opportunities for Illinois students from minority and underrepresented backgrounds. The statewide database will aggregate available STEM education programs, resources and opportunities. The Creating Pathways and Access for Student Success Foundation (CPASS) launched a new online […]
Rural school leaders have some of the highest turnover. Luring principals and superintendents to small towns is difficult unless they have ties to the community or a rural background. So, state and local education leaders in Colorado are trying to groom people from rural areas for these jobs, and offer training and support to help […]
Atlanta Public Schools plans to open a college and career academy in 2020 to train high schoolers for jobs in automotive, medical, construction, culinary arts and other fields. The academy is expected to serve about 800 students. Atlanta Public Schools plans to open a college and career academy in 2020 to train high schoolers for […]
We need more school staff trained extensively on the observable signs of trauma and schools with more direct mental health services and more appropriate disciplinary approaches. Collaborative systemic partnerships forged between schools and social-service community agencies also help. Then staff can cultivate a broader sense of trust with their students. A 12-year-old boy has witnessed […]
The Wyoming Legislature is moving forward on policies that would require all schools to engage in training and create safety plans in the event of a violent intruder. As it currently stands, the bill would allocate $100,000 to help schools with school safety training and planning. The Wyoming Legislature is moving forward on policy that […]
Through its Exceptional Child Online Professional Development System, Vector Solutions will enhance the Kelly Education Practice's special needs service offerings with specialized training and professional development opportunities for temporary professionals for special needs classrooms. Kelly Services, a global provider of workforce solutions, today announced a new partnership between the Kelly Education Practice, the nation's largest […]
