After decades of multidisciplinary research, the scientific community has achieved consensus—children need systematic phonics instruction to crack the code and learn how to read.
The choice of language in leadership is more than mere semantics; it's a fundamental reflection of our approach towards those we lead. As we strive to cultivate an empowering, innovative, and compassionate school culture, let us consciously shift our language and leadership style from "what I want from you" to "what I want for you".
At-large board member Denise Corbo filed the lawsuit, which also names the school board chairman and school district, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on Tuesday, alleging that the school board had failed to accommodate her disability and had denied her access to participate in school board meetings.
Madison County School District has agreed to make "institutional changes" to settle a federal investigation into complaints of widespread harassment of Black and multiracial students.
A bill that would have banned the teaching of "divisive concepts" failed to pass the Legislature, and some Democratic lawmakers say it was due to a decision to focus on economic measures that would benefit the whole state.
The $800 billion in debt states have accumulated around teacher pensions have become a major roadblock for administrators trying to raise salaries in the classroom.
Lawmakers sacrificed school funding to block school vouchers, but the issue could be debated again in a special session. Districts will get new funds for school safety, though Uvalde families were ultimately left disappointed with inaction on gun restrictions.
Several more large school districts have reached deals with new superintendents as Texas appoints former Dallas superintendent to helm Houston ISD takeover.
Former school resource officer Scot Peterson was charged with felony child neglect for allegedly retreating while students were under attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.
More and more school districts are joining the legal battle against social media companies to protect students' mental health. But this expert says he's not very optimistic.
