Safety first
ABCNews.com reports today that a Rhode Island School district is the first in the nation to teach about dating. No, BoardBuzzers, not HOW to date… well, kinda sorta. Better yet how NOT to date.

Putting the little ones back on the agenda
With all the worries about the economy, two wars, and the final throes of what has seemed to be an endless presidential campaign, Congress might have been forgiven for temporarily setting aside issues relating to getting our youngest Americans ready for school. Which is why BoardBuzz was so happy to get a notice from Senators Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and Kit Bond (R-MO) about a briefing they were hosting to refocus the attention of Capitol Hill on the early educational needs of children.

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Using Demographics in Your School Construction Plan
Demographic shifts and changes in housing markets make predicting student enrollment more difficult

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Major education issues await Supreme Court action this term
When the Supreme Court begins its 2008-09 term on Oct. 6, NSBA will be closely watching three cases -- addressing employee discrimination, special education, and Title IX -- that could have a significant impact on school districts.

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School Climate Matters
This month Anne discusses NSBA’s Council of Urban Boards of Education’s latest report, What We Think, which examines parent perceptions of urban school climate. Listen and learn what your district can do to improve school climate.

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