Education professionals at all levels must be part of the solution to create a high level of academic excellence, says guest columnist and longtime educator Eugene Butler Jr., a retired assistant superintendent of Tucson USD in Arizona.
Many parents are rightly concerned about the possibility that their children may one day abuse alcohol. A parent can be proactive by getting involved in alcohol abuse prevention efforts at their child's school, says guest columnist C. Kevin Synnott, a professor at Eastern Connecticut State University.
Religious practice is a regular part of the day for some teens in U.S. public schools. While some students continue to pray, religious minorities still face bullying.
Many educators want more training in violence prevention and emergency response to improve school safety, according to a recent school violence survey by LifeChanger of the Year, an annual K-12 recognition program.
Cyberattacks on school districts seeking financial compensation in exchange for unlocking infected computer networks have increased dramatically in 2019.
New debates about how and when sex education in schools should be taught, and what topics should be covered, are emerging as states and districts reconsider their sex ed curriculum.
"Who's Eligible for Section 504? A Quick-Reference Guide for Proper Placement -- Second Edition" covers topics that are frequently litigated, including eligibility, child find, and evaluation responsibilities
