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.

School Safety and Discipline Improves with PBIS

The research is clear and the results are in: PBIS improves school safety, decreases discipline problems, and is a proven winner across the nation.

Safe Schools Matter

The 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.

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US Secret Service Endorses PBIS/MTSS to Prevent School Violence

Recently, 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.

School Board Members: 90 Second Master Class on PBIS/MTSS

In today's educational landscape, schools are constantly seeking innovative approaches to reduce expenses while simultaneously enhancing the learning environment. One such approach is the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) also known as Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). These systems have gained popularity, with over 30,000 schools nationwide recognizing their transformative potential.