The average salary for teachers in Florida ranks 49th in the nation, according to the Florida Education Association, more than $10,000 less than the national average.
Educators can help create a more predictable environment by establishing specific, positively stated behavioral expectations that address routines students encounter during the school day.
Anti-maskers have dominated the news this fall but frustrated parents are now suing districts claiming children got infected because face coverings were not required.
The ruling follows legal and public debate over the state's mask policy and escalates a feud between the DeSantis administration and the White House, which has pledged to cover such sanctions with federal dollars.
As districts consider the federal relief funds, financial resources can be allocated to SEL professional development, SEL programs and practices, addressing the digital divide, and increasing access to meaningful relationships for students.
