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Fight Over School Funding Formula Could Lead to Big Bucks for Schools
Originally published in Mississippi Today by Bobby Harrison A battle is brewing in the Mississippi Legislature over education funding. A good old game of one-upmanship could break out between the House and Senate over which chamber is going to commit to more education funding. That would be welcome news for educators, who, like everyone else,…
Why new teachers are not prepared for today’s school climate Lisa Micou on March 7, 2024 at 4:30 pm
District Administration Read More The state of the teaching profession—from teacher burnout and record numbers of resignations to fewer young people pursuing education degrees—continues to dominate the headlines. The real news may be those rare educators who have been at the same school or even in the same classroom for 20 or more years….
Wisconsin could use concealed carry fees to help fund school safety office
District Administration Read More Bipartisan bills would use funding from concealed carry licenses to keep up staffing within Wisconsin’s Office of School Safety. Wisconsin created the school safety office in 2018 in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Today, the office oversees regional teams that…
Why John Dewey’s vision for education and democracy still resonates today
Education – The Conversation Read More John Dewey was a proponent of active learning. FatCamera via Getty Images John Dewey was one of the most important educational philosophers of the 20th century. His work has been cited in scholarly publications over 400,000 times. Dewey’s writings continue to influence discussions on a variety of subjects, including…
Parents challenged the Book of Mormon, the Quran in this Utah school district. Here’s what happened next The Salt Lake Tribune on March 13, 2024 at 12:52 pm
This story was originally reported by Courtney Tanner of The Salt Lake Tibune In the ongoing debate over book bans in Utah schools, one district has concluded a controversial review over whether to keep major religious texts like the Bible, Book of Mormon and Quran on library shelves. The controversy began last December when a…
Media Management Tool for Schools Enters U.S. Market, Addresses Student Image Privacy Concerns on March 4, 2024 at 10:17 pm
THE Journal: All Current Articles Read More Digital media management system Pixevety has made its consent-driven photo, data, and video platform and protocols available to U.S. school districts, the company said in a news release.
