When parents of school children go to prison
Eleanor Chute

Districts are looking for ways to keep children of incarcerated parents from falling behind in class or winding up in the discipline pipeline. This includes training staff about their specific challenges and developing a more welcoming school culture. Schools also facilitate mentoring and after-school programs. Teachers even conduct conferences over the phone with parents in correctional facilities. Read more>>

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Seventy-five percent of teachers want more technology integrated into the classroom. Why? Download this e-book to find out and learn how adopting ed tech can help students extend their foundational skills, facilitate higher order thinking, and complement face-to-face instruction by blending with daily activities. Read more>>

How access to nature during the school year can help students thrive
KQED

In terms of physical health, kids will obviously get more activity when they play outside, but there are some other surprising benefits. Outdoor time prevents nearsightedness that stems from deprivation of bright sunlight. Intangible social benefits can also translate to better classroom behavior. When kids are doing outdoor activities, they tend to do more group work in a collaborative sort of way. Read more>>

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States adding more drug prevention efforts in school
The Herald-Dispatch

Children take medicine and generally become trusting that the drugs prescribed by a doctor are safe for consumption. Tragic addictions may end with a heroin overdose, but the road typically began with pills from familiar and trusted sources. As states begin to ramp up drug-abuse prevention efforts in all schools, that is one of the important messages they hope to emphasize. Read more>>

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Developing rich mathematical discourse helps build mathematical reasoning and conceptual understanding; yet it can be a challenge for many educators. Supporting students in developing a greater understanding of mathematical models and strategies will help get students started. Read more>>

Hazing is criminal assault, not tradition
The Columbia Chronicle

Harmless “hazing” does not need to be eradicated, but school districts, parents and students need to be made aware of the distinct line between a dare and hazing if any improvement is to be made. While society cannot prevent hazing altogether, it can denounce the tradition and reverence attached to it. Read more>>

School water safety should be a higher priority
The Seattle Times

No amount of lead is good for a child’s development. In 2009, Washington state adopted a rule that would require testing school water for lead. But the rule never went into effect because the Legislature hasn’t found the money to pay it. A bill before the House would finally make money available for this important safety measure and wisely move Washington toward taking responsibility for children’s health. Read more>>
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