by Julie Morris | Oct 21, 2021 | COVID-19, K-12 Education
IN THE TIME OF COVID: Attendance & Learning Research shows that students who attend school regularly earn higher grades are more likely to graduate and are better prepared for college. The pandemic made it difficult for many students to attend and engage in...
by Julie Morris | Oct 21, 2021 | COVID-19, K-12 Education
IN THE TIME OF COVID: Special Education Special education policies help ensure students with disabilities are placed in the most appropriate environments with the accommodations necessary to meet their learning needs. How has COVID-19 affected special education? For...
by Julie Morris | Oct 21, 2021 | COVID-19, Health & Nutrition, K-12 Education
IN THE TIME OF COVID: Student Mental Health Mental health is an important issue that affects students every day. Having access to mental health services can reduce the stress caused by difficult situations and improve academic performance. Post-pandemic it is more...
by Julie Morris | Oct 20, 2021 | COVID-19, K-12 Education, Publication
IN THE TIME OF COVID: School Policies & Student Rights COVID-19 changed our public education landscape overnight. Thousands of Texas schools and nearly 5.5 million students had to adapt to new policies and health guidelines. As schools grapple with COVID’s...
by Julie Morris | Oct 20, 2021 | COVID-19, K-12 Education
IN THE TIME OF COVID: School Discipline School discipline policies are guidelines that outline the rules of a school. They’re important because they help to keep order in schools and to protect students from violence or abuse by other students, teachers, or...
by Julie Morris | Sep 30, 2021 | COVID-19, Equity, Health & Nutrition, K-12 Education, TXFLC
On Wednesday, September 29, CHILDREN AT RISK and the Texas Racial Equity Collaborative launched the first in a series of monthly roundtables centered on racial equity first These monthly Racial Equity Rapid Roundtables will gather community leaders, child advocates,...
