by Emma | Aug 27, 2019 | Administrators, Education Law, Learning and the Law, Mental Health, School Counselors, suicide, Suicide Prevention
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. More than 47,000 individuals died of suicide in 2017, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Almost 7,000 of those who died of suicide were under 24. Moreover, according to the CDC, suicide rates...
by Emma | Aug 19, 2019 | Administrators, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Education Law, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Online etiquette
Schools must follow state and federal education laws. This includes laws about cyberbullying. Administrators may have a general idea of what online bullying is. However, it’s important to know the legal differences between cyberbullying and harassment. Then,...
by Sarah Vice | Jul 22, 2019 | Administrators, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Internet Regulations, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, School Safety, Social Media, Teachers, Technology
Hazing is a familiar term among Greek organizations, but is often overlooked in high schools and middle schools. Between sports, band, cheerleading, and other organizations, hazing can go unnoticed. Hazing can be traumatic and dangerous. New laws and regulations make...
by Emma | Jul 15, 2019 | Administrators, Blog, Education Law, Learning and the Law
Schools have an obligation to protect their students. Different laws determine how schools should protect students. One such law is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, or FERPA. FERPA protects sensitive student information. It determines how schools...
by Emma | Jul 8, 2019 | Administrators, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Education Law, Educational Technology, Internet Regulations, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Online etiquette, Online Learning, School Safety, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
School email accounts streamline communication for administrators, students and teachers. However, school email accounts can have drawbacks. These drawbacks may include inappropriate contact between students and teachers as well as cyberbullying. Schools can prevent...
by Emma | Jun 24, 2019 | Administrators, Digital Safety, Education Law, Educational Technology, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Online Learning, School Resource Officers, Social Media, Teachers, Technology
The number of inappropriate student/teacher relationships is on the rise. Terry Abbott, former chief of staff to Education Secretary Rod Paige, spoke about this epidemic with NOLA.com. In the United States, “[f]ifteen times a week,” he said, “a...
