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The Trump administration is looking at decentralizing special education, allowing state and local government to have more control over education and rehabilitation of students with disabilities. This could be disastrous … Continue Reading →
A new trend has popped up in public schools, as some are now requesting students give “mental health disclosures”, which would give schools the ability to discriminate against students with … Continue Reading →
The New York Times recently came out with an article showing the state of disrepair many New York City public schools are in. Many of the schools have high levels … Continue Reading →
This was an interesting article I came across showcasing the damages that exclusionary punishment does in the California school system, specifically to students of marginalized backgrounds. Students collectively missed more … Continue Reading →
This article is about a professor facing retaliation for criticizing mental health services on her campus, Florida Polytechnical Institute. Improving mental health supports on college campuses is crucial, and students … Continue Reading →
This is a thought provoking editorial I came across the other day in Volume and Light. We hold our football teams, at all levels, to a high performance, zero-tolerance standard, … Continue Reading →
The University of Michigan just came out with a study showing a strong negative correlation between early exclusionary punishment, like suspension, and future academic performance. We must collectively fight against … Continue Reading →
This is an important organization I have a personal connection to, and it’s important people have access to mental health care when needed. If you can, please donate to help … Continue Reading →
An article on Betsy Devos and her recent changes to the Department of Education, specifically for students of color, came to my attention. This is an important issue we should … Continue Reading →