Subscribe
type here...

Student behavior

Why school leaders ‘need help’ in the fight against student behavior

Micah Ward -
"We don't feel safe. Faculty don't feel safe... if parents knew how unsafe the inside of the school is, they would be upset," one teacher told KPRC 2.

Frightening trend: Students are caught with loaded guns in school almost every day

Matt Zalaznick -
While there have been no reports of injuries or shots fired, this disturbing trend is yet another safety threat administrators must account for as they work to harden their schools against mass shooters. 

School discipline problems are predictable. Here is how to disrupt the forecast.

Matt Zalaznick -
Behavior and discipline can be forecasted based on the time of year, standardized testing and, unfortunately, the color of a student's skin, a new study asserts.

7 ways to improve your school’s discipline policies post-pandemic

Micah Ward -
With student mental health at an all-time low, district leaders must anticipate incidents of student misbehavior. One thing to consider, according to a new report, is whether your school's discipline policies actually benefit the student or simply make matters worse.

How to make social media a force for good for girls in your schools

Matt Zalaznick -
While kids probably aren't going to suddenly stop using social media, educators and other adults can work to turn the often-vilified online platforms into a more positive influence in the emotional lives of students.

100 Superintendent March: Black and Latino leaders raise their voices in Congress

Matt Zalaznick -
District Administration senior writer Matt Zalaznick was there as the superintendents, who represented 21 states, beseeched leaders to provide more financial and political support for mental health services, teacher preparation and retention, and English learners.

Do schools need more actionable mental health info than CDC shares?

Matt Zalaznick -
Red and blue states are opting out of the CDC's benchmark Youth Risk Behavioral Survey, citing issues of both ideology and practicality.

Nowadays, is restorative discipline enough to keep students in line? Quite frankly, no

Micah Ward -
"It's just a fancy buzzword and a complete failure," said one kindergarten teacher. "My story is an accurate depiction of what restorative justice looks like in schools. It's not working and there's no accountability."

Discipline dive: Students brawl, teacher attacked and elderly bus driver punched

Micah Ward -
"Nobody cares that our kids are so used to the violence at this point," said one concerned parent. "Their mental health is worth everything."

How one state is putting the lid on student misbehavior by empowering teachers

Micah Ward -
House Bill 538 would allow teachers in Kentucky to immediately remove disruptive students from the classroom with no possibility of returning without an agreement from the teacher and a school administrator.

Most Popular

© 2023. District Administration. All rights reserved.
360 Hiatt Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418