by Emma | Jul 8, 2021 | Blog, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Distance Learning, Education Law, Educational Technology, Learning and the Law, Online Learning, Safe Learning Environment, State Boards of Education, Technology, Uncategorized
The First Amendment grants students certain rights of expression. This is particularly true in public schools, which are considered to be part of the government. As such, public schools are required to follow the Bill of Rights. For instance, public...
by Emma | Jun 10, 2021 | Administrators, Blog, Mental Health, School Counselors, Social Learning, Social-Emotional Learning, State Boards of Education, Trauma
Alabama hospitals report falling numbers of COVID-19 cases. Birmingham city schools began to offer blended learning in March and returned to in-person learning in April. In anticipation of the 2021-2022 school year, Birmingham City Schools currently offer vaccinations...
by Emma | Feb 24, 2020 | Administrators, Blog, Mental Health, School Counselors, State Boards of Education, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Teachers, Trauma
What role should a state board of education play in mental health integration in schools? There are many challenges in this mission, but action is crucial to protect students’ mental health and ensure a safe learning environment in schools. Thankfully, there...