Worcester County Board of Education Responds to Letter from Sheriff and State’s Attorney: JDLR!
In its statement, the Board of Education of Worcester County said: “It is important that everyone understand that it is this Board’s opinion that this is not a matter of “truth” vs. “fiction” but rather a clear breakdown in communication between the Sheriff, State’s Attorney, and school system’s Executive Team. This needs immediate attention and …
Transforming Education: A Journey Towards Safer Schools
In today’s ever-changing educational landscape, the pursuit of safe and productive learning environments has never been more critical. I’m John Huber, and with over 15 years of dedicated experience as a school administrator, my journey has been dedicated to shaping schools into places where students not only learn but thrive. Building Strong Foundations in School …
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The Challenge of School Safety: Reporting, Reality, and Responsibility in Worcester County, MD
In recent news, Worcester County’s top law enforcement officials, State’s Attorney Kris Heiser and Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, have expressed concerns about the safety of our local schools. These concerns revolve around what they’ve identified as a “consistent lack of notification to law enforcement about criminal activity and delinquent acts occurring at school or by students.” …
Controversial Consequences: The Disengagement and Voter Suppression Impact of School Suspensions
Suspending students from school for misbehavior can make it more likely that they disengage, not just from school but perhaps also from civic life as adults. A new study presented at the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness meeting finds that students suspended once or twice in high school were more than 16 percent less …
Controversial Decision: Judge Rules on Gender Identity Clash in Wisconsin School District
A recent development in Wisconsin involves a state judge’s decision to invalidate a school district’s informal practice of acknowledging a student’s desire to transition to a different gender identity, including adopting a new name and pronouns, even when parental consent was lacking and despite parental objections. This ruling is part of a larger context of …
Student Arrested by SRO; an Analysis
In this video I look at an incident where a a student was arrested by the SRO. I dive into all that went wrong.
Worcester Sheriff and SA accuse School personnel of not reporting criminal and delinquent acts
In this video analysis, I delve deep into Worcester’s urgent school safety crisis, ignited by a joint letter from the County Sheriff and State’s Attorney that accuses the school system of not reporting criminal activity and delinquent acts. 📢📚🔒
Futures literacy leadership: Leading in the age of disruption
A new program at Western New Mexico University teaches seasoned education leaders how to foster a school culture of constructive conversation, innovation and shared purpose.
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.