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Schools respond to the heroin epidemic

By Matt Zalaznick

Prevent people from starting heroin Reduce prescription opioid painkiller abuse. Improve opioid painkiller prescribing practices and identify high-risk individuals early. Reduce heroin addiction Ensure access to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Treat people addicted to heroin or prescription opioid painkillers with MAT, which combines the use of medications (methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone) with counseling and behavioral therapies. […]

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Schools confront the heroin crisis

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March 29, 2016

Rethinking responses to bullying

The results of a national survey of more than 1,500 high school students call into question the effectiveness of staff responses to bullying. The survey conducted last October by our Embrace Civility in the Digital Age project provides helpful insights into causes of hurtful behavior, but shows that a majority of students hold positive values. […]

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March 28, 2016

Why aren't more black students identified as gifted?

Black elementary school students are half as likely as their white peers to be assigned to gifted elementary programs in math and reading—even with comparably high test scores. But the racial gap in giftedness disappears when black students have a black teacher, according to a study. Black elementary school students are half as likely as […]

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March 25, 2016

Washington state requires Native American curriculum

All K12 schools in Washington are mandated by a new state law to teach Since Time Immemorial, a curriculum that focuses on the history and culture of the state’s 29 federally recognized Native American tribes. About 130,000 Native Americans live in the state. “The goal is not only to address the needs of tribal youth, […]

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March 25, 2016

Melting the glacier in "Ice Age Schools"

In their book, Transforming Ice Age Schools: A Practical Guide for School Leaders, Leighangela Brady and Lisbeth Johnson argue that, beyond superficial “fixes,” little has changed in the underlying structure of education. The result: students unprepared for the complex challenges that await them after high school. We’ve all heard the saying, “The more things change, […]

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March 18, 2016

Start a therapy dog program in your school

Here are some tips from Jen VonLintel, of School Therapy Dogs: Find studies that show benefits. A binder of research and examples of dogs working in schools can be key to gaining the support of top administrators and/or the school board. Include insurance documents, training data, vet certificates and reports on progress made by students […]

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March 18, 2016

Canines in the classroom

A cadre of canines visits San Francisco Bay Area elementary schools, where struggling readers gain confidence and improve literacy by reading aloud to their furry friends. Readers of the Pack, a program run by the nonprofit 4Paws Learning and Wellness Center, sends certified therapy dogs and handlers to schools, libraries and after-school programs. “Young students […]

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March 15, 2016

Graduation rates for disabled students stagnate

While national graduation rates hit an all-time high of 82 percent in 2014, the trend for students with disabilities remained flat at nearly 63 percent, according to the most recent data. In Georgia, Nevada and Mississippi, students with disabilities graduated from high school at half the rate of their non-disabled peers. Students with disabilities who […]

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Schools respond to the heroin epidemic

Schools confront the heroin crisis

From rags to riches, new Texas chief brings transformation

Student Success Stories

Rethinking responses to bullying

Why aren't more black students identified as gifted?

Washington state requires Native American curriculum

Melting the glacier in &quot;Ice Age Schools&quot;

Start a therapy dog program in your school

Canines in the classroom

Graduation rates for disabled students stagnate

Melting the glacier in "Ice Age Schools"