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In Philly middle schools, students are judge, jury, and advocate
At two middle schools in Upper Darby, PA, students in an elective youth court class hear cases of student misconduct and issue dispositions that their classmates must fulfill. Administrators, parents—and even offending students—are embracing the youth court.
IT director highlights importance developing of digital citizenship in students
Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools technology director Mike Ribble wants students to “become their best selves online” through an intentional focus on digital citizenship in schools that teaches them “to be appropriate and use technology responsibly.”
A Status Expert Tackles Bullying
It seems that we should be more than a little worried about bullying in American schools.
Civic Education and the Voting Booth
Educators may wonder if efforts to encourage citizenship have any lasting effect. A recent study offers good news.
Anti-bullying music video gives message of love
Fifth-graders at South Davis Elementary School are rising to “Rachel’s Challenge” by spreading anti-bullying message through music.
TX schools partner with Sandy Hook Promise to launch anonymous bullying reporting app
Students in Houston, Texas schools will soon have new, anonymous ways to report bullying, an effort spawned by a state law focused on fighting bullying online.
Scholars on Schools: Interview with Jack Wertheimer on Jewish Day Schools
In this short clip, sociologist Jack Wertheimer talks with veteran educator Angus McBeath about the religious underpinnings and everyday practice of restorative justice and community service in Jewish day high schools.
Back to School 2021: A Conversation with Administrators and Teachers
Eight educators share their experiences during the pandemic
Parent survey points to school climate and culture
A recent survey at Goetz Middle School in New Jersey shows parents are looking for improved communications with teachers, feedback that underscores the important connection between home and school.
Model UN requires students to take other perspectives
Young female students at Buffalo’s Nardin Academy recently trekked to Chicago to represent Brazil in a Model United Nations conference hosted by University of Chicago students, an exercise in civics that required students to immerse themselves in new cultures and ideas.
Students decide where the money goes
In Fulton, Illinois each homeroom at River Bend Middle School received $100 to give back to the community. The only catch is that it had to have a personal connection to students.
A Life-Changing Conversation
Emboldening teacher preparation culture
