Student Health

Read: Academy of Nursing Issues Briefing on Role of Full-Time RNs in Schools

Academy of Nursing Issues Briefing on Role of Full-Time RNs in Schools

Researchers have found the presence of a full-time school nurse increases immunization compliance, improves chronic condition management and helps with managing mental health issues.

Read: DeVos Announces Federal Aid for Schools Impacted by Severe Weather

DeVos Announces Federal Aid for Schools Impacted by Severe Weather

The federal assistance will be used to assist K-12 schools and higher education institutes affected by recent hurricanes and wildfires.

Read: Florida Shooting Suspect Halted School’s Mental Health Treatment

Florida Shooting Suspect Halted School’s Mental Health Treatment

A federal law gave the suspect more control over his school situation once he turned 18, the superintendent says.

Read: Dept. of Education Won’t Investigate Transgender Students’ Bathroom Complaints

Dept. of Education Won’t Investigate Transgender Students’ Bathroom Complaints

The Department of Education did not issue any new official Title IX guidance relating to its interpretation of transgender students’ rights.

Read: 700 Parents of Transgender Students Sign Letter Criticizing DeVos

700 Parents of Transgender Students Sign Letter Criticizing DeVos

The letter, organized by the Human Rights Campaign, criticizes the Trump administration for rescinding restroom guidance for transgender students.

Read: Denver School District Pushes for Four-Day School Week

Denver School District Pushes for Four-Day School Week

School District 27J in Brighton, Colo., plans to switch to a four-day school week in order to save money and to attract and retain strong teachers.

Read: Nearly Half of NYC School Cafeterias Had Critical Food Violations in 2017

Nearly Half of NYC School Cafeterias Had Critical Food Violations in 2017

A new study found 1,150 instances of critical food violations, 617 of which included evidence of vermin, in nearly 700 NYC school cafeterias in 2017.

Read: Flu Epidemic Closes Schools in at Least 14 States

Flu Epidemic Closes Schools in at Least 14 States

One elementary school in Oregon was closed for a week after 43 percent of its students and staff were affected by the flu.

Read: Flu Outbreak Closes 2 Texas School Districts for a Week

Flu Outbreak Closes 2 Texas School Districts for a Week

Bonham ISD and Gunter ISD closed all schools after a high number of students and teachers were experiencing flu-like symptoms.

Read: Feds: Texas Denied Special Education Services to Thousands

Feds: Texas Denied Special Education Services to Thousands

A 15-month investigation by the Department of Education found the Texas Education Agency placed a cap on special education services.

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