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Improving School Engagement through Reduced Punishment
On September 21st, 2012, the state of California signed into law AB 1729. Effective as of January 2013, this law aims to protect student’s rights against automatic and immediate expulsions and suspensions. The implementation of AB 1729 marks a significant shift from automatically punishing students for misbehaving[i]. Instead, AB 1729 requires that school officials first […]
Good Social Skills Are Pivotal in Academic Success
We’ve all heard the stories about the long-haired nerd who avoids other people, sticks to himself, and aces every course he takes. The research shows that academic achievement rarely works like that – especially for primary and secondary school age children. In fact, the research shows just the opposite: Students who are well adjusted and […]
The California Department of Education Is Putting Its Money Where Its Mouth Is
At the beginning of 2013-2014 school year, the California Department of Education rolled out its Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). The goal of the LCFF is to simplify how State funding is provided to local education agencies. The old system of funding was based on a revenue limit multiplied by the school district’s average daily […]
The Unintended Consequences of School Suspensions
While school suspensions aim to correct problem behavior, the results are often quite the opposite. Students who face suspension are more likely to end up struggling academically, face multiple suspensions, and are more likely to drop out and/or end up in jail. Additionally, the absenteeism caused by suspension takes funding away from schools—in the hundreds […]
KU professor developing video game with ed-tech company to prepare students with disabilities for STEM careers
LAWRENCE — At some point in every student’s life, he or she will be asked about career plans. At the same time, there is a growing national need to improve career readiness for young people, while recruiting talented individuals to careers in science, technology, math and engineering, known as the STEM fields. A University of Kansas […]
