U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona wrote to Governors, Chief State School Officers, and School District and School Leaders and urged them to end corporal punishment in schools—the practice of paddling, spanking, or otherwise imposing physical punishment on students. This letter reinforces the Department of Education's (Department's) position that corporal punishment in schools should be replaced with evidence-based practices, such as implementing multi-tiered systems of support like Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, that create a safe and healthy school environments. Every student and educator should feel safe and supported inside of school buildings; and more importantly, schools should always be free from the threat of violence.
Read MoreBy taking proactive measures to combat teen vaping and smoking, schools can create a safer and healthier environment for all students to thrive academically and socially.
Read MoreThe government launched an interagency back-to-school campaign initiated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Justice (DOJ). A new clearinghouse of evidence-based practices to improve school safety serves as a cornerstone for the campaign, highlighting federal school safety resources and best practices.
Read MoreRecently, the US. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) released a report examining over 12 years of school shooting and violence incidents across the nation. Their analysis are detailed, sharp, and eye opening.
Read MoreJoin us at #AZCEC2021 state conference February 22-24, 2021 as our experts share timely topics. Presentations cover equity, implicit bias in education, trauma informed care, wellness, SEL, suicide prevention, challenging student behavior in virtual environments, sex trafficking prevention and more.
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