New York public school students will continue to be allowed to graduate with lower test scores this school year thanks to a recent decision by state education officials.
This incentive could be a game-changer for school districts suffering from teacher vacancies, such as Idaho schools, which have 16 classroom teacher job openings that have been listed for at least two years.
Students will learn about the law and consequences, strategies to solve problems without weapons or violence, and the importance of vigilance when it comes to guns.
Big, bold ideas are critical to solving the "truly wicked problems" K-12 leaders face in getting their students, staff and schools back on track over the next several years.
On 1 July, a state law took effect that protects most high school students from having to start class before 8:30 a.m.—the first law of its kind nationwide.