Analyzing the Hanes Magnet School Incident
Introduction: A Hanes Magnet School in Winston -Salem NC, involving a School Resource Officer (SRO), a student, and a counselor raises questions about the roles and responsibilities outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the school district and local law enforcement. The incident, which resulted in the arrest of a student, highlights potential misapplications […]
When MOUs Are Ignored: Analyzing the Palm View K-8 Incident
When MOUs Are Ignored: Analyzing the Palm View K-8 Incident Introduction: In a recent incident at Palm View K-8 School in Florida, a situation involving a School Resource Officer (SRO), school administrators, and a student escalated to an arrest, sparking concerns about the proper enforcement of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Manatee County […]
You Have to Build Relationships! What does this really mean?
Educators are often told that they “must build relationships” with their students, but what does this mean? It’s not about entertaining students to gain their approval or to be liked. Building relationships in the educational setting is about creating genuine, meaningful connections. There are cases where some students and teachers do not or cannot create […]
Accountability Over Awards: Engaging Parents to Tackle Absenteeism
Improving School Attendance: A Comprehensive Approach As an administrator with years of experience, I’ve come to understand that improving school attendance requires a multifaceted approach. Attendance is not just about students being present in class; it’s intertwined with the overall school climate, discipline, safety, teacher attendance, and satisfaction. To truly address attendance issues, a detailed […]
Maryland’s Proposed Student Discipline Bill and the Collaborative Efforts Between Schools and Law Enforcement
In response to mounting concerns about the current state of student discipline, Maryland lawmakers, including individuals with expertise in these matters, are advocating for a bill designed to reduce student arrests. This legislative endeavor comes after previous attempts, where the bill successfully passed the Senate but faced obstacles in advancing through the House Ways and […]