From Exclusion to Excellence: Rethinking Discipline to Protect Student Success
Each year nearly three million students are suspended from U.S. public schools, often for minor, non-violent infractions like “willful defiance,” texting in class, or...
The Urgent Call to Action: Secretary Cardona’s Strategies for Ending Student Absenteeism
In a recent letter to Chief State School Officers, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona tackled the pressing issue of chronic absenteeism, highlighting successful initiatives such...
The Future of E-Rate, Cybersecurity, and Funding Risks
More than a simple personnel change, FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks’ exit signals the possibility of big changes for E-rate, cybersecurity in schools, and funding....
Year-Round Learning in New York: Senator Myrie’s Vision for an Educational Revolution
Senator Zellnor Myrie has proposed a groundbreaking bill, now under review by the Committee on Children and Families, aimed at investigating the potential for offering...
Federal Talent Strategy Signals Shifts in Education’s Role in Workforce Prep
The U.S. Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education recently unveiled America’s Talent Strategy: Equipping American Workers for the Golden Age, outlining a daring federal...
From Outrage to Action: IPS Task Force Tackles School 87 Incident
The Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) board recently announced the formation of a task force focused on student safety. It's a significant move reflecting the...
The New Crisis in Schools: ICE Presence, Absenteeism, and the Principal’s Role
As the school year starts back up across the nation, so have immigrant enforcement concerns. Since the Trump administration rescinded “sensitive location” protections earlier...
The Role of School Principals in Shaping Education Policy
School principals are crucial in shaping education policy, serving as advocates and implementers of change within their schools and communities. Moreover, their firsthand experience...
Federal Layoffs Reshape the Future of Special Education
Sweeping layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education have left the federal office enforcing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) largely dismantled. These...
Ace the New School Year: Essential Tips for Principals
As the new school year approaches, K-12 school principals face the exciting yet challenging task of creating an optimal learning environment while navigating a...
