Tag Archives: schools

Students’ Performance in School Has Many Causes

Posted on August 28, 2018 by WatchBlog

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 →

Image | Posted on August 28, 2018 by WatchBlog | 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

Disciplining Public School Students

Posted on April 10, 2018 by WatchBlog

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 →

Image | Posted on April 10, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged Department of Education, discipline, education, Jacqueline Nowicki, K-12, school, schools

The Report Card Is In

Posted on September 5, 2017 by WatchBlog

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 →

Image | Posted on September 5, 2017 by WatchBlog | 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

Help for Those Who Help Provide Special Education

Posted on June 21, 2016 by WatchBlog

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 →

Image | Posted on June 21, 2016 by WatchBlog | Tagged Department of Education, EWIS, IDEA, IEP, individualized education plan, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, least restrictive environment, LRE, schools, special ed, special education

School Bullying and Legal Protections for Vulnerable Groups

Posted on October 23, 2014 by gao_watchblog

Millions of American children and teens have been physically, verbally, relationally, or electronically bullied by their peers. Bullying can have harmful psychological, academic, and behavioral outcomes for victims. Because October is National Bullying Prevention Month, we wanted to highlight our … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on October 23, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged bully, bullying, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, civil rights, cyberbullying, demographics, Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Justice, education, EWIS, gender, HHS, Office of Civil Rights, safety, schools, sexual orientation

Podcast on Preventing Sexual Abuse by School Personnel

Posted on January 31, 2014 by gao_watchblog

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 →

Posted in Podcast | Tagged abuse prevention, background checks, child abuse, Department of Education, DOJ, education, EWIS, government accountability office, health and human services, HHS, Justice, Justice Department, safety, school personnel, schools, sexual abuse, USDOE, usgao