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Only about 50 percent of adolescents with depression get diagnosed before reaching adulthood. And as many as two in three depressed teens don't get the care that could help them. To address this divide, the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued updated screening guidelines. Read more>>
Sponsored by Microsoft Education
Schools considering upgrading or replacing their devices are faced with the challenge of finding the right affordable laptops. In addition, they also need to quickly deploy those devices across hundreds of students and staff. Learn about solutions for IT professionals in education. Read more>>
A group of legislative leaders are debating a $20 million dollar general obligation bond that would fund school security enhancements, including facility upgrades, and efforts between local and state law enforcement. The bond would also provide matching funds for local schools districts and allow private donations. Read more>>
Some Indiana lawmakers are calling for a review and report on the status of school safety across the state. The Indiana House education committee added language to a bill that would require the Secured School Safety Board to review current school safety issues. Read more>>
The overall high school graduation rate in Minnesota has reached a new high of 82.7 percent. State education officials say the numbers are showing improvement in closing the gap between white and minority students. Read more>>
The bills require schools to permanently expel students who are convicted of criminal sexual conduct against another student enrolled in the same school district. An amendment approved by the committee expands the protections to include transportation to and from school. Read more>>
An investigation has uncovered signs of widespread enrollment fraud at Duke Ellington School of the Arts, one of Washington, D.C.’s most revered public schools. Scrutiny of a sample of the records of roughly 100 students claiming D.C. residency found that more than half may live outside the city. Read more>>
District Administration Survey
Coding can be much more than just teaching kids to become software engineers. DA would like to interview administrators whose schools use coding to teach K12 students problem-solving and computational skills that support learning across the curriculum. Contact us>>
By learning better social-emotional skills and norms, students are far kinder to each other. When we understand and care about bullying, we begin to understand that there are actually strategies to stop bullying. Read more>>
Only 2 percent of autism research dollars are directed at the challenges facing young people as they transition to adulthood. Examining the teenage years presents a major opportunity for autism treatment. Adolescence is a time of tremendous brain reorganization and plasticity, rivaling that seen in early infancy. Read more>>
We are raising a generation of girls who may look exceptional on paper but are often anxious and overwhelmed in life. An "anything is possible" mentality has transformed into a mental health crisis. Girls need help redefining success in healthier ways. Read more>>
Head lice policies are causing controversy throughout the country, as some districts abandon “no nit” rules that require sending home children who have nits (lice eggs) or live lice in their hair. Read more>>
Smithsonian Science Education Center/Carolina Biological Supply Company
Carolina Biological Supply Company partnered with Smithsonian to launch an engineering program for grades 1-5. Smithsonian Science for the Classroom Engineering modules feature print and digital components, as well as physical hands-on materials that help teachers present engineering lessons and labs. Read more>>
Sielox LLC/Altronix Corporation
The AltronixTrove2SL2 enclosure and backplane now available from Sielox LLC allows installers to integrate Altronix power supplies and accessories with Sielox access controllers. This simplifies board layout and wire management, reducing installation time and labor costs. Read more>>
The door-mounted Fire Door Armor active shooter barricade requires only single-motion egress in its resting state and is secure when activated. Its smart wifi technology will also send an alert through the school’s mass notification system. Read more>>
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