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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Assistant Principal Breaks up Fight, reporter questions if action will be taken against AP
In this video, I break down an incident where an assistant principal broke up a fight and the reporter questions if he will be disciplined. The reporter does not ask is the students will be disciplined. Did he violate policy? what is the policy? did he put him in a headlock? Judge for yourself.
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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What’s in a Student Handbook Why is it So Important?
Every system in Maryland issues a student handbook each year. In this video I take a quick look at why it is so important.
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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School Safety Advances in Technology from National Conference; Proxess Solves Access Problem
In this video, I briefly overview new school safety technologies from the School Safety Convention and highlight what I think is an excellent product.
The Importance of Student Handbooks: A Guide for Parents
As the school year kicks off, parents often find themselves faced with an annual ritual: signing their child’s student handbook. For many, this document might seem like a mere formality, with little importance attached to it. However, in this article, we will shed light on why student handbooks are essential, what they contain, and why …
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In the realm of education, there are often schools and districts that operate diligently behind the scenes, garnering little attention but producing remarkable results. Maryland’s Worcester County, on the Eastern Shore, is one such unsung hero in the Maryland. This article shines a light on Worcester County Schools, highlighting their impressive achievements and dedication to …
Baltimore County Chooses Omnilert to Increase School Safety But Access Control not Addressed
In this video I briefly highlight how BCPS has chosen Omnilert as its choice to scan crowds for weapons. While this is a good choice, in my opinion more attention is needed in access control. Aging school buildings need a centralized method as many still rely on keyed locks. I believe this was a major …