Saturday, October 30, 2021

THIS WEEK NEWS FROM DR. MIGUEL CARDONA AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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NEWS FROM DR. MIGUEL CARDONA AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Community Violence Intervention: Equity and Justice for Every Student
by U.S. Department of Education / 1d
by Loredana Valtierra Gun violence has become an all too common part of American school life. Yet the gun violence we often associate with schools, mass shootings that make headlines and capture the national psyche, are rare. While the possibility of mass shootings is a fear among educators, the reality is that many educators work Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blog .
Leading by Listening to Students’ Voices
by Timothy Lawson / 2d
Of all the traits of a strong school leader, one of the most important is listening to students. By addressing their concerns & suggestions, school leaders can build environment where students are seen & heard. That’s what we found when ED recently visited Western Branch Middle School in Chesapeake, VA to interview Principal S. Kambar Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blog .
Mentoring Matters: The Critical Need for a Rural Leaders Network of Support
by U.S. Department of Education / 2d
by Melissa A. Sadorf. Ed.D. Ten years ago I was hired by a rural school district in Arizona to serve as Superintendent. In my first year, I was learning the intricacies of the superintendency, was responsible for mentoring a first-year principal, and was learning the roles of Business Manager and Federal Grants Director. Nothing in Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blog .
Advancing Sustainable Schools for All in North Carolina
by U.S. Department of Education / 3d
by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) welcomed U.S. Department of Education (ED) leadership including Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary Staci Monreal, and U.S. Department of

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THIS WEEK'S TENNESSEE EDUCATION REPORT

 TENNESSEE EDUCATION REPORT


THIS WEEK'S TENNESSEE EDUCATION REPORT

EDUCATION POLITICS AND POLICY IN THE VOLUNTEER STATE



Power Grab
by Andy Spears / 2d
Nate Rau in Axios highlights conversations happening at the Nashville Chamber of Commerce regarding moving Nashville from an elected to an appointed School Board. The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is considering a push for a major change to Nashville public schools — switching from an elected school board to one where members are appointed. The chamber has had high-level talks on the topic w
Education Committee Chair May Lose Post Over Federal Indictment
by Andy Spears / 3d
Senator Brian Kelsey, who chairs the Senate’s Education Committee and who has long been a champion of using public money to fund private schools, is facing a federal indictment on allegations of campaign finance misconduct. This is not just a legal headache for Kelsey, though, it also may result in him losing the gatekeeping role he now plays as Committee chair. More on this from Chalkbeat : A Mc
A Lesson on Books from Hamilton County
by Andy Spears / 4d
Even as a cancel culture group sought to ban books from school libraries in Hamilton County, they ran into serious opposition and, well, facts. The Tennessee Holler has some key video: WATCH: “You can’t censor when it’s uncomfortable for you. THAT’S JUST LIFE. Life is uncomfortable.” @hamcoschools board member Karitsa Jones takes right-wing Rhonda Thurman to school over her efforts (with @Moms4Li
Who’s Driving the Bus?
by Andy Spears / 7d
A bus driver shortage in Nashville has reached a crisis, and bus drivers are speaking out. NewsChannel 5 has the story of a severe shortage and potentially unsafe conditions for students. Battle said they are 200 or more drivers short, and many are doubling and tripling routes, forcing kids to sit three to a seat. She also cited safety concerns with buses being overcrowding. Drivers held a rally
Cancel Culture Group Seeking to Ban Books in Hamilton County
by Andy Spears / 8d
Moms for McCarthyism (Moms for Liberty) Seeking to Eliminate Texts that Make them Uncomfortable The Tennessean’s Meghan Mangrum reports that Cancel Culture “mom” group Moms for Liberty is working in support of an effort by Hamilton County School Board member Rhonda Thurman to ban certain books in Hamilton County Schools. Thurman, a long-time board member, expressed concerns in an op-ed last week

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