Our latest publication, The Rising Tide that Lifts All Boats: Investing Stimulus Dollars with an Equity Focus, provides several specific strategies that districts, schools, and educators should consider to optimize the positive impact of stimulus dollars on students, especially those with disabilities.
On April 9, EdPost published an op-ed by Executive Director Lauren Morando Rhim highlighting the danger of disproportionate discipline in public schools.
On March 31, NJ Ed Report published an op-ed by Executive Director Lauren Morando Rhim highlighting the necessity of disproportionate discipline in public schools.
On March 31, Edsource reported on a new study that shows that students with disabilities, especially those who are students of color, will need extra assistance to catch up, quoting Executive Director Lauren Morando Rhim.
While we continue to struggle to figure out how to educate students 12 months into the global pandemic, we cannot afford to lose sight of the pressing need to address concerns about disproportionate discipline.
This winter, we informally surveyed local special educators from New Orleans charter schools to hear their on-the-ground perspectives on meeting the needs of students with disabilities during this extremely challenging COVID year. The results include important insight into the challenges special educators are currently facing.
On March 11, Chalkbeat Tennessee reported on a proposed Tennessee bill that would allow teachers to expel students from classrooms for disciplinary reasons, quoting Senior Policy Director Wendy Tucker.
On March 11, the AP reported on a proposed Tennessee bill that would allow teachers to expel students from classrooms for disciplinary reasons, quoting Senior Policy Director Wendy Tucker.
We applaud President Biden and Congress for their rapid introduction and passage of the historic American Rescue Plan, which, among other things, directs much-needed funding to schools to help them meet the challenges of COVID-19.
The Center is strongly opposed to Tennessee’s Teacher Discipline Act, which is currently moving through the state House.
