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Tag Archives: schools
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
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
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September 5, 2017
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
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
