by Emma | Aug 18, 2022 | Administrators, Blog, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Learning and the Law, Lesson Planning, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Online etiquette, Online Learning, Safe Learning Environment, Social Media, State Boards of Education, Technology
Cyberbullying can be a tricky situation for administrators. It is every school’s duty to maintain a safe learning environment. This, of course, includes face-to-face learning in the classroom. However, schools are also responsible for maintaining a safe learning...
by Emma | May 12, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Activity, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Emergency Preparedness, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Safe Learning Environment, School Safety, School Violence, Social Media, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Technology, Trauma
All too often, the news reports instances of violence on school grounds. In 2021, students returned to in-person schooling after pandemic-related school closures. Since then, school violence has only increased. According to EdWeek, many teachers report that they’ve...
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 | May 27, 2021 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Online etiquette, Online Learning, Safe Learning Environment, Technology
A school’s primary responsibility is to educate its students. However, another responsibility is just as important: maintaining a safe learning environment. Learning and a safe learning environment go hand-in-hand. If students don’t feel safe in an...
by Emma | Apr 29, 2021 | Blog, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Education Law, Educational Technology, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Online Learning, Safe Learning Environment, School Safety, Technology
When children leave the care of their parents during the school day, the school and its staff become legally responsible for the child. Any injury that occurs because of insufficient supervision can make a school liable. To maintain a safe learning environment, it is...
