What to expect in Maryland’s Public K-12 Schools in 2022
Here is a brief overview of the upcoming hot topics in Maryland K-12 Education in 2022. COVID-19 Schools are currently planning to open as planned in 2022 regardless of the record number of COVID cases. So far, most of the schools seem to be steadfast on their desire to open for in person learning. This …
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Why Can’t Schools use Virtual Learning on Snow Days?
Maryland Public Schools are mostly closed or opening late today because of the first snowstorm in some time. One can’t wonder but ask why they can’t jus use virtual learning for today. When the pandemic first hit, school systems adapted to the virtual style of learning very quickly. At the time, those in education (students, …
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Securing Schools: Strategies to Prevent Violence and Enhance Safety
The East branch of the National Conference on Active School Threats recently convened in Raleigh, North Carolina, just days after a tragic incident at Southeast Raleigh High School, where a teenager stabbed two fellow students, resulting in one fatality. Timothy Enos, a retired chief from the Sarasota County School District Police Department and a speaker …
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Navigating the Divide: Perspectives on School Safety Measures in the Era of Active Shooter Drills
In the realm of K-12 education, the findings of an NPR/Ipsos poll highlight a prevailing consensus among Americans advocating for the integration of active shooter drills in schools. However, beneath this shared perspective lies a complex array of opinions among parents and the broader public regarding the execution of these drills and the strategic allocation …
Cellphone Chaos: Unveiling the Classroom Disruption Teachers Can’t Ignore
In the ever-evolving landscape of educational technology, where artificial intelligence, 1-to-1 computing, and learning management systems are transforming classrooms, there’s a disruptive force that teachers unanimously identify as the primary culprit—cellphones. According to a recent article by Arianna Prothero in Education Week, the ubiquity of personal smartphones among teenagers, with a staggering 88 percent ownership …
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Behind the Headlines: ProPublica and FRONTLINE Expose Critical Failures in Uvalde Shooting Response Including Cowardice
Amidst the distressing reality of mass shootings in the United States, an investigative collaboration by ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom, and FRONTLINE, the investigative arm of PBS, exposes a critical lapse in law enforcement preparedness. The article unfolds a troubling narrative in Uvalde, Texas, where children, diligently following their active shooter training, faced a harrowing …
Hoax Call Chaos: Florida School Evacuated as 11-Year-Old’s Prank Triggers Massive Law Enforcement Response Because He Wanted To Go Home Early
In a shocking turn of events, an 11-year-old boy has been taken into custody for allegedly making a hoax 911 call that falsely reported a school shooter at Horizon Academy in Ocala, Florida. The incident led to a swift and extensive response from law enforcement agencies, culminating in the evacuation of the school building. The …
States Are Calling for More Computer Science Classes. Now They Need the Teachers
New data finds that not enough teachers are being certified in computer science to meet the rising need.
What Teachers Should Know Before Using AI With English Learners
Experts at an Education Week webinar and in an interview share advice on the benefits and caveats of AI tools.
These School Building Improvements Are Most Likely to Boost Test Scores
Some facility upgrades can effectively close 10 percent of the achievement gap between high- and low-wealth districts, new research shows.