Schools' Policies
Are the Columbus Schools’ Policies as Tough as Their Bullies?
Saturday, January 5th, 2008Any policy that strives to stamp out bullying, whether in Columbus schools or elsewhere, is a policy toward a worthwhile endeavor. There is no excuse for officials or districts to turn a blind eye toward this type of behavior excusing it as a “kids will be kids” byproduct of a group of children. Bullying can have long lasting affects on victims and needs to be dealt with promptly and decisively. The definition of bullying to be used in Columbus schools, however, leaves something Read More This Post...
Can Strategy Save Failing Los Angeles Schools?
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007In response to a recent evaluation of Los Angeles schools, Superintendent Brewer released a new strategy for helping failing secondary (high schools, grades 9-12) schools improve. Called “The Strategic Plan for High Priority Schools”, it is a document that is intended to address the problems inherent in these schools and the goals that have been set to solve them. Los Angeles schools who attend these failing schools (approximately 13 in all) may feel like they are being taken care Read More This Post...