Utah lawmakers set aside $72 million last year to help schools fund critical security upgrades, such as bulletproof window film, security cameras and emergency alert systems.

Date &amp; Time: Thursday, September 5th at 2 pm ET <br><br> In this webinar, a family engagement expert and author will drill down on how to implement robust home-school partnerships that reduce chronic absenteeism, including establishing relational trust, creating a welcoming environment, and implementing two-way communication. Also, hear from a San Diego USD principal, who will share their tips, tools, and strategies for strengthening family engagement and increasing daily student attendance. <br><br><em>***All attendees will be able to download "Family Engagement Tips and Strategies," which will provide research-based, sustainable family engagement practices to support schools with increasing attendance rates.</em>

New superintendents chosen in East Baton Rouge, the Alamance-Burlington School System and Satsuma City Schools.

Until now, Richard Woods, the state's elected Republican superintendent, hadn't explained why he was blocking approval of the course. Some districts have said they will teach it anyway, but others have canceled their plans.