Student Discipline

Read: Disposable Flavored E-Cigarettes Are Wreaking Havoc in American Schools

Disposable Flavored E-Cigarettes Are Wreaking Havoc in American Schools

The e-cigarette epidemic consumes significant school resources, negatively affecting learning, social environments and safety.

Read: Dept. of Ed OCR Announces Resolution of 3 Discipline, Sexual Harassment and Disability Harassment Investigations

Dept. of Ed OCR Announces Resolution of 3 Discipline, Sexual Harassment and Disability Harassment Investigations

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in North Carolina, Alpine SD in Utah, and Allegheny Valley SD were all being investigated by OCR for a variety of violations.

Read: Nash County Public Schools Reaches Agreement with OCR to Resolve Sex Discrimination, Harassment Investigation

Nash County Public Schools Reaches Agreement with OCR to Resolve Sex Discrimination, Harassment Investigation

OCR found that the district told the girls they were “opening the door” to sexual harassment with their manner of dress.

Read: U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Release Resource on Confronting Racial Discrimination in Student Discipline

U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Release Resource on Confronting Racial Discrimination in Student Discipline

The Resource provides examples of the Departments’ investigations of discrimination in student discipline over the past 10 years.

Read: The Role of School Boards and Superintendents in Crisis Management

The Role of School Boards and Superintendents in Crisis Management

School boards and superintendents must be well versed in safety and crisis management because they are the leaders who are held accountable.

Read: Ex-UC Davis Student Arrested in Connection With 3 Stabbings Near Campus

Ex-UC Davis Student Arrested in Connection With 3 Stabbings Near Campus

The suspect was separated from UC Davis for “academic reasons” two days before the first stabbing attack.

Read: Parents, Teachers File Hundreds of Complaints Against Florida Voucher Schools

Parents, Teachers File Hundreds of Complaints Against Florida Voucher Schools

Problems uncovered at Florida’s voucher schools include teachers with criminal records, falsified fire and health inspections, and more.

Read: Opinion: When Schools Leave Parents in the Dark About Security

Opinion: When Schools Leave Parents in the Dark About Security

Schools need to understand the limitations and requirements of FERPA to avoid misinterpreting it.

Read: Surveillance vs. Supervision: Understand the Difference

Surveillance vs. Supervision: Understand the Difference

Combining security cameras with adult staff who can intervene during incidents and provide pupils with “teachable moments” will optimize the effectiveness of cameras and personnel.

Read: U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Pregnancy Discrimination Investigation of Troy University in Alabama

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Pregnancy Discrimination Investigation of Troy University in Alabama

OCR investigated how Troy University in Alabama responded to a student’s requests for pregnancy-related adjustments.

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