Laws recently passed in multiple states expanding the definition of excused absences to include mental health days move issues such as teenage depression, anxiety and suicide out of the shadows, and raise awareness.
Pinellas County Schools was recognized as one of DA's Districts of Distinction for a Personalized Learning Pathway initiative in which students created a digital platform to make learning accessible anytime, anywhere.
Desert Sands USD Superintendent Scott Bailey draws on acting chops and farming background to drive district success. One of his guiding philosophies is to find ways to make his district stand out.
When teacher Carol Behel surveyed parents of her elementary school English language learners, an overwhelming majority said they didn't know how to help their children with reading or math assignments.
In Virginia, students at one urban elementary school now practice mindfulness breathing techniques during morning announcements to settle themselves for the learning day ahead. After a one-year pilot, students improved attendance, test scores and behavior, so leaders at Roanoke City Public Schools will expand the program. The mindfulness techniques will be introduced at four more […]
As educators continue to grapple with rising stress and depression, district leaders are starting to tailor school anxiety interventions to meet the needs of specific student groups.
Research suggests that extracurricular activities offer important academic, social and emotional benefits for students. By continually removing barriers to participation in after-school and summer programs, we are leveling the playing field for our most disadvantaged students.
I often hear teachers and administrators talk about software and processes as "jumping through hoops." Successful edtech developers who pay attention to solving hoops generate goodwill among end users. But what are the characteristics of a hoop?
