House Republicans launch investigation into how districts used COVID relief funds on anti-bias training, environmental literacy, LGBTQ+ cultural competency, and other elements of what they call a "left-wing agenda."
While some educators defend transfers as a gentler alternative to expulsion, critics say these moves have limited or no due process protections and can carry the same problems associated with expulsion by disrupting a child's education.
"It is critical that these kids can go to school and learn what happened in the history of America without it being redacted or watered down," said Glenn Wachter, who is running for an open board seat in the North Clackamas School District.
"Assistant principals are uniquely positioned to effect meaningful change in schools, making them a critical piece of a successful school community," said National Assn. of Elementary School Principals Executive Director L. Earl Franks after the NAESP named the 27 National Outstanding Assistant Principals of 2023.
While kids probably aren't going to suddenly stop using social media, educators and other adults can work to turn the often-vilified online platforms into a more positive influence in the emotional lives of students.
Texas Education Agency officials said in a 31-page report that Austin ISD failed to follow a state-imposed improvement plan that found the district did not evaluate students in need of special education or provide services to those students.
"We can always count on Disney to provide for our schools and students in innovative, fun and thoughtful ways," superintendent Maria Vazquez said in a statement.
Insufficient solutions will consume your district's budget and provide inadequate data to justify your spending, warns one expert. Fortunately, leaders can identify the warning signs early.
