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Tag Archives: schools
School Lunches During COVID-19
What happens to children who rely on meals at school when the coronavirus pandemic results in unexpected school closures? Federal nutrition assistance programs are usually used to provide food to children in low-income areas when schools are closed for vacation. … Continue reading
Posted in About GAO, Coronavirus
Tagged Coronavirus, Elementary schools, EWIS, Kathy Larin, pandemic, school lunch, schools, SNAP, summer meals, usda
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Back to School with GAO
Across the nation, teachers are gearing up for the new school year, with tests at the ready to determine how well kids know their numbers and facts. Today, the WatchBlog is testing your knowledge of various topics affecting the nation’s … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged Child development, children, Children with disabilities, Developmental disabilities, Elementary school students, Elementary schools, EWIS, Jackie Nowicki, Lead abatement, lead poisoning, Lead-based paint hazards, Low-income children, poverty, public schools, Rural schools, School choice, School districts, schools
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Get ON the Internet and Do Your Homework!
These days, internet access is crucial for students both in and out of the classroom. “Underconnected” students—those with limited or no internet access at home—may have difficulty completing homework assignments. This puts them at risk of falling behind better-connected students. … Continue reading
Students’ Performance in School Has Many Causes
As students head back to school, a series of our reports show there can be causes other than academic ability that affect children’s performance. Today’s WatchBlog will test your knowledge about some of the issues affecting the nation’s school age … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged 21st Century Community Learning Centers, academic, back to school, Department of Education, discipline, drinking water, EWIS, high school, Jackie Nowicki, K-12, Kathy Larin, lead testing, performance, poverty, schools, sports, students, summer meals, Title IX
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Disciplining Public School Students
The issue of who gets disciplined and why is complex. In some cases teachers are the ones who choose when and how to discipline students—particularly for common behaviors like disobedience, defiance, and classroom disruption. Research sheds some light on a … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged Department of Education, discipline, education, Jacqueline Nowicki, K-12, school, schools
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The Report Card Is In
With back to school season in full swing, we thought we’d take a look at how the nation’s schools are measuring up. We’ve issued a number of reports recently on some serious challenges that confront students—particularly students facing suspension in … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged ASD, Autism, autism spectrum disorder, back to school, Bureau of Indian Education, children in nursing homes, DC schools, education, EWIS, high risk list, IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Jackie Nowicki, nursing homes, school safety, schools, suspension rates, youth with autism
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Help for Those Who Help Provide Special Education
Since 1975, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has helped school-aged children with disabilities obtain an education. Last fiscal year, it helped nearly 7 million students participate in classes and engage in school-based activities. But are educators spending more time … Continue reading
Podcast on Preventing Sexual Abuse by School Personnel
Sexual abuse by school personnel is a matter of particular concern because of the trust placed in school employees. Listen to our podcast with Director Kay Brown on GAO’s recent report on federal, state and school district efforts to prevent … Continue reading