New PBS School Documentary '180 Days': A Grueling, Hopeful Journey
A new PBS documentary explores a year in the life of a traditional public school in Washington, D.C. Read Full Post >
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March 18, 2013
New Briefs Connect School Climate to Bullying, Dropouts, More
A new set of briefs on topics including bullying, dropout prevention, and inclusion present the latest in research and best practice for effective school climate reform. Read Full Post >
December 12, 2012
Policies Proposed, Change Demanded to End 'School-to-Prison Pipeline'
At a U.S. Senate hearing, speakers outlined how bad behavior at school, once handled in house, is now triggering juvenile arrests that derail students' education. Read Full Post >
December 11, 2012
Ending 'School-to-Prison Pipeline' Subject of U.S. Senate Hearing
Federal lawmakers will hear ideas about how to keep schoolhouse infractions from turning students into juvenile delinquents, repeat offenders, high school dropouts, or lifelong criminals. Read Full Post >
November 12, 2012
In Chicago, 32,000 Students Truant
More than 12 percent of Chicago K-8th graders missed more than four weeks of school in the 2010-11 school year. Read Full Post >
November 09, 2012
Chronic Absenteeism Tackled in New Campaign
As many as 7.5 million American students miss 18 or more days of school each year—some 10 to 15 percent of students, and a new public service campaign launched today is attempting to attack the problem. Read Full Post >
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