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Attorney General Mark Herring wrote that the state’s laws limiting guns on school grounds extend to teachers and other staff members who don’t fit into security and law enforcement roles defined by the General Assembly. Read more>>
In this age of information overload, students need to learn how to navigate digital media, evaluate sources and spot fake news. Teach students how to become savvy media consumers with expert advice from The National Association for Media Literacy Education, then get helpful tips for finding reliable sources. Read more>>
More than 300 Anne Arundel County school nurses and health assistants were trained in the grim but necessary skills to handle a school shooting: how to react to a shooter, how to triage wounded children, how to apply a tourniquet. Read more>>
The U.S. Education Department reported that there were nearly 240 schools with at least 1 incident involving a school-related shooting in the 2015-16 school year. But, in 161 of those cases, schools or districts attested that no incident took place or couldn't confirm one, according to an analysis. Read more>>
In his new book What School Could Be, innovation expert Ted Dintersmith profiles schools that focus on innovation and “real” learning, rather than endlessly drilling on formulas and definitions that don’t matter in today’s world. Read more>>
New donations will save three of 10 sports cut in Oakland high schools last week, but even with the help, the district might still be out of compliance with federal law requiring gender equity in sports. The original cuts affected nearly twice as many girls as boys. The donors contributed to girls' golf, tennis and lacrosse teams. Read more>>
Jefferson County Public Schools' board has approved a deal with the state to avoid a takeover, an unprecedented compromise that will spare the Kentucky district from a contentious appeals process and possible legal battle. Read more>>
The scores of Maryland elementary and middle school students inched up this year on the annual math and English assessments, with an unusually strong increase in Baltimore City. It’s the first time since at least 2010 that standardized test scores among city students have risen significantly in both subjects. Read more>>
Most Americans say public-school teachers are underpaid and say they would support them if they went on strike for better wages, a new poll shows, offering backup for newly assertive educators. At the same time, the poll found American confidence in teachers at a low point. Read more>>
Even if police wrap up an investigation quickly, the extent of the physical damage to the building plays a role in how long its doors stay closed. Schools need to build some time into their schedules for recovery. And, if there’s one big commonality in how schools respond to shootings, it’s reinforcing security. Read more>>
The problem with starting school in the middle of summer is that it's still really hot. Much of the first week of school is about establishing routines and setting expectations and guidelines. Leaving in the middle of the day because of hot conditions certainly counts as an interruption. Read more>>
Franklin County School District is teaming up with Discovery Education on a new initiative supporting STEM education across the district. This new partnership will empower district educators to create a culture of STEM teaching and learning. Read more>>
DLR Group education designs are elevating learning for 32 school districts as students return for the 2018-19 school year. This year, more than 37,000 students began classes in a new or renovated facility designed by DLR Group. Read more>>
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