Los Angeles Schools Ban Suspensions for 'Willful Defiance'
In one step toward reforming school discipline practices, Los Angeles schools will no longer be able to suspend students for the vague reason of "willful defiance." Read Full Post >
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May 15, 2013
May 15, 2013
New Weapon Found for Fighting Violence in Chicago: Math
A new initiative that combines math tutoring with violence-prevention programming will serve up to 1,000 youth in Chicago this fall. Read Full Post >
May 14, 2013
Teachers Endorse Social-Emotional Lessons; But Subject Lacks Priority
A majority of teachers say it's very important for schools to work on developing students' social and emotional skills, results from a new nationally representative survey show. Read Full Post >
April 30, 2013
School Discipline Survey Finds Challenges in Making Changes
Many school districts are changing codes of conduct to limit the use of out-of-school suspension and expulsion, but resources needed to make those changes are often limited. Read Full Post >
April 29, 2013
State Lawmakers Recognize Education of 'Whole Child'
A new Arkansas law lists ways for educators to meet "the comprehensive needs of Arkansas children at each stage of a child's development from birth to postsecondary education or career." Read Full Post >
April 27, 2013
Should Teenagers Expect Privacy on the Internet?
When it comes to social media, teenagers look at privacy in very different ways than the adults around them. Read Full Post >
March 27, 2013
It's OK for Kids to be Bored, Researcher Says
"Children need to have stand-and-stare time imagining and pursuing their own thinking processes ... through play or just observing the world around them," the researcher says. Read Full Post >
March 12, 2013
Do Textbooks Still Have a Place in Schools?
Textbooks have long been a staple in the American Public Education System but it doesn't mean they should still be a part of it. Read Full Post >
March 07, 2013
At SXSWedu, 7th Grader Offers Lesson in Innovation
A demonstration by a 13-year-old offers a highlight at the South by Southwest Conference and reflects many of the event's core themes. Read Full Post >
March 03, 2013
Are Your Students Learning Ready?
If students are learning ready, it means they are prepared for every challenge that comes their way. Read Full Post >
