Some experts say drug education that focuses on harm reduction techniques – designed to keep people safe when they do choose to use – could help save lives.
The research is clear. Schools that invest in comprehensive afterschool and summer programs see the positive effects they have on student engagement and learning. Yet, district leaders can do more to support these programs for students with the help of pandemic relief dollars.
64% of public schools are offering after-school programs to students this school year, and they're widely staffed by full-time teachers, new data suggests.
Motivated by some of the most pressing issues among parents, like book bans, classroom conversation and instruction, this week was an opportunity for many to take hold of leadership roles in their communities and spark change.
A range of research has documented that many common gifted and talented identification practices miss many students, particularly students of color and those who are from low-income families.
Supporting struggling math students and those with dyscalculia is an opportunity for us all to create an inclusive environment where students are empowered with the latest information and interventions to be successful in math and in their future careers.
What if, instead of seeing students as empty vessels that must be filled with math concepts, we made the knowledge students already have the foundation of instruction?a
