Instead of intervening after students have fallen behind, schools should consider a holistic approach that actively prevents learning gaps before they happen.
Most parents support teaching students collaboration, self-confidence, empathy and civic engagement though some are wary of the phrase 'social-emotional learning.'
In a statement released Dec. 16, President Biden said negotiations will "continue next week," adding that "it takes time to finalize these agreements, prepare the legislative changes, and finish all the parliamentary and procedural steps needed to enable a Senate vote."
The Illinois State Board of Education Professional Review Panel is sending findings to state legislators that include increasing the additional amount of school funding each year, among others.
High school is too late to start comprehensive career exploration, given the ever-evolving needs of the workforce. That's why middle schools are now focusing on project-based learning, maker spaces and new electives.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has co-opted the term "woke" for legislation he says would be the nation's stiffest prohibition against teaching critical race theory in K-12 and college.
