New Guidelines Aim to Make Active Shooter Drills Safer and Less Traumatic for Students
Making Active Shooter Drills Safer and More Effective in Schools In recent years, active shooter drills have become routine in American schools, designed to prepare students and staff for potential emergencies. However, the way these drills are conducted has raised concerns about their effects on student well-being. In some cases, realistic simulations—complete with loud noises …
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Accomack County Superintendent’s Firing Highlights MOU Failures and Safety Risks
Accomack County Superintendent’s Dismissal Highlights Critical School Safety Challenges The recent dismissal of Dr. Rhonda Hall, former superintendent of Accomack County Public Schools, shows the importance of clear communication and cooperation between schools and law enforcement. This Virginia district’s challenges echo those in Worcester County, Maryland, where tensions have similarly arisen over compliance with reporting …
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Worcester County Board of Education, District 5 Candidates Discuss Key Issues in Ocean Pines Debate
Worcester County Board of Education, District 5, Ocean Pines Interview/Debate The interview (or debate) aired on the Mike Bradley & the WGMD Morning Team radio show on Wednesday, October 23 at about 8:15 am. The debate was focused on the perspectives of two candidates for Board of Education in District 5, Ocean Pines. The candidates …
Free Speech or Hate Speech? Parents Fight Ban on Transgender Athlete Protests at High School Games
In a recent case that touches on free speech and student athletics, a federal judge in Concord, New Hampshire, declined a request from a group of parents to wear pink wristbands marked with “XX” to silently protest transgender girls playing in high school soccer matches. The wristbands, symbolizing the female chromosome pair, were worn by …
Georgia School Shooting: Missed Opportunities and the Importance of School-SRO Collaboration
The tragic school shooting in Georgia has once again brought to light serious concerns about the interplay between school administrators, law enforcement, and safety protocols. While the details of the case are still emerging, there are critical elements in the way the situation unfolded that raise questions about missed opportunities and preventable outcomes. These insights …
Teacher Exodus: Arizona’s Alarming Attrition Crisis and the Policies That Missed the Mark
The teaching profession is facing a crisis of attrition, with numerous educators leaving the field each year. A recent survey by the Arizona Department of Education sheds light on the key reasons behind this troubling trend, highlighting issues such as burnout, lack of respect, and student behavior problems as primary drivers. Burnout at the Forefront …