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5-6-22 Education in the News

NJ Spotlight--Want to know what schools teach about sex ed? It’s not so easy

Lawmaker wants more public inspection of school plans amid debate over gender education

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2022/05/nj-school-sex-ed-fiery-debate-lawmaker-wants-districts-curriculum-details-public/

John Mooney, Education writer | May 6, 2022 | Education

 

Education Week--4 Strategies to Help Students Manage Cellphone Use in School

An education researcher explains how he puts theory into practice

https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-4-strategies-to-help-students-manage-cellphone-use-in-school/2022/05

Tom Harrison — May 04, 2022

 

Education Dive--Inflation, shortages make districts pivot on ESSER spending plans

Districts should convey changes to the public during board meetings to quell potentially disgruntled stakeholders.

https://www.k12dive.com/news/inflation-shortages-make-districts-pivot-on-esser-spending-plans/623258/

Naaz Modan Senior Reporter| Published May 5, 2022

 

Education Dive--‘Handle With Care’ helps schools address growing student trauma

Amid the youth mental health crisis, district leaders share how a trauma response program is useful in quickly providing support and care for students.

https://www.k12dive.com/news/districts-find-handle-with-care-an-invaluable-tool-to-address-student-traum/623247/

Anna Merod Associate Editor | Published May 5, 2022

 

The Hechinger Report--OPINION: It may be time to rethink the emphasis on taking calculus in high school

An argument for opening other paths that could be more relevant to students

https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-it-may-be-time-to-rethink-the-emphasis-on-taking-calculus-in-high-school/

Veronica Anderson May 5, 2022