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Administrators need to Build Relationships with students Too:  Here are Some Strategies:

As a seasoned school administrator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of building strong relationships with students. The impact of these connections extends far beyond the classroom, shaping the school’s culture and student success. Much has been written and said about the need for teachers to develop relationships with students Too often, however, we ignore …

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Education or Exclusion: The Battle Over Stricter Student Suspension Laws

Across various states in the USA, a growing concern is the handling of school discipline, which has seen notable changes in recent times. One noteworthy incident involved a ninth-grade student in Kentucky who, after being suspended for making violent threats against fellow students, returned to school as soon as the suspension period ended. This situation …

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Ensuring Safety and Equity: Defending the Practice of Removing Disruptive Students

Allowing students who disrupt and threaten others to remain in classroom disproportionately affects students who do not disrupt or threaten others. Offenders of such acts are not victims.  Removing them should be down on the list of options, but an option, nonetheless. Look at the image accompanying this article.  Now, you are a school administrator, …

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Enhancing School Safety: Worcester County Adopts Comprehensive Protocols

The safety of our students and school communities has become a paramount concern in today’s world. In response to such incidents, Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) in Maryland has recently announced a set of new school safety protocols based on the Standard Response and Reunification Protocols developed by the “I Love U Guys” Foundation. The …

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Unmasking Disruptive Behavior: The Reality That Not All Students Harbor Hidden Problems

In a recent article published in Educational Leadership Magazine, Carla Shalaby presents her perspective on the challenges schools face in dealing with student behavior issues, particularly in the context of an increasingly stressful and unsafe world. While her proposed solutions aim to create a safe, inclusive, and caring environment, they may overlook the impact of …

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