Industry News
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The Importance of Increasing Students Connection to School
The school system spends more than $33 million a year on its various dropout-prevention programs in addition to the schools’ regular operating budgets. While school districts nationwide are trying a variety of approaches to combat high dropout rates, three common themes have emerged as keys to success: intense one-on-one attention; frequent testing to ensure steady progress; and partnerships with non-profits that provide resources not available in most urban districts.
How Safe is your School?
Following a number of school shootings, educators and politicians recommend safety policies.
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Student Disengagement is the Root of Numerous School Issues
“By high school, some 40 to 60 percent of all students are chronically disengaged from school,” says Dr. Robert Blum, MD, MPH, PhD of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Because of the significantly larger ratio of student population compared to the number of school staff, students can remain relatively anonymous. When students feel anonymous, they feel that their teachers and other school staff don’t care about their success. They stop striving to succeed and instead fall into a state of disengagement. This impersonal climate is a haven for a myriad of negative influences in their lives, from violence and bullying to drug use and teen pregnancies. And if students don’t feel appreciated at school or at home, joining a gang becomes an attractive option.
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5 Tips to Improving School Safety and Security
There is an ongoing and growing threat to our nations schools: Violence, Drugs, Bullying, Crime and even Terrorism. Our schools must do everything possible to reduce risks and respond effectively to emergencies.
There is a wealth of school safety and security resources available on the Internet. Although prevention and crises management tactics are extensive, five common themes tend to frequently emerge:
How to Gain Grants for your School Purchases
We have accumulated a number of links, which will help you gain grants for your school.