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
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 | Jun 1, 2019 | Early Childhood Education, Policy, Publication
*Legislator Profiles will be updated Fall 2024. In the 87th legislative session, CHILDREN AT RISK championed legislation that improved accessibility and quality of early childhood education in Texas. This session, our priorities are to help parents get back to work...