California Department of Education recommends several models of instruction with a focus on equity and extensive health and safety measures when schools reopen.
Rancocas Valley Regional High School District has lowered the time it would take for the New Jersey school system and local police departments to detect a weapon on campus grounds and then apprehend the intruder by 80%.
Superintendents across the nation are responding to the death of George Floyd and ongoing protests with new plans to combat racism, including reviewing relationships with police and training in implicit bias.
District leaders are facing internal pressure to grant employees more freedoms that could conflict with school safety policies, such as social distancing and other protocols, as states continue to roll back restrictions.
The death of George Floyd spurred Superintendent Donald E. Fennoy of The School District of Palm Beach County to open up about his experience of racism as a black father and educator.
Special education administrators should understand current and anticipated funding levels, be aware of how the coronavirus outbreak impacts their budget, and collaborate with other local and state leaders to form plans to address revenue challenges.
Broad coalition of leading education organizations representing superintendents and teachers releases wide-ranging guide for reopening schools with a focus on safety, equity and funding.
