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Just some food for thought... As you'll see in this link, a lot of schools are closing. You may not be aware, but asylum-seeking migrants and their children are in our communities. Many are the least educated or not educated at all. The reality is some are enrolling in our schools. Teachers and students are needing to accommodate (or compensate) for them in their classrooms. What if we separate those who need remediation and assess them for grade level and reopen and staff some closed campuses so those kids can enroll and catch up? Meanwhile, our kids can achieve their education unencumbered by slower students. You can argue all day about whether they belong here but the reality is it could take years to determine their claims of asylum. Kids continue to grow and chances of remediation slips away over time. We need to play the long game. Educate them now so they don't become tomorrow's poverty-stricken criminals that will prey on us or remain a burden on society. While we're at it, teach them good old American values so they appreciate the country they are in. https://lnkd.in/gB28mp2H?

In honor of #schoolchoiceweek, Chad Aldeman writes: “Voters like school choice. By demonizing it, the left is missing out on opportunities to shape the debate over the future of public education.” THE 74 https://lnkd.in/g5VG2nDS #PublicEducation #EducationReform #SchoolChoiceMatters #EducationPolicy #EducationDebate #EducationOpportunities

New DfE data shows suspensions and exclusions are soaring. Permanent exclusions have increased for primary pupils by a staggering 58%. It is shocking that such young children are being suspended or permanently excluded from school. SEMH needs are the most common SEND type among those who were permanently excluded or suspended during primary school. Early intervention is the key. 🐾 👉 Read more: https://buff.ly/3LzWaLp

New DfE data shows suspensions and exclusions are soaring. Permanent exclusions have increased for primary pupils by a staggering 58%. It is shocking that such young children are being suspended or permanently excluded from school. SEMH needs are the most common SEND type among those who were permanently excluded or suspended during primary school. Early intervention is the key. 🐾 👉 Read more: https://buff.ly/3LzWaLp

Segregation in Australian schools limits opportunities and perpetuates disadvantage. ASPA calls for a collaborative effort from the government, educators, and communities to create a more equitable system. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGaKXdSE  #educationequity #schoolleadership

For THE 74 Chad Aldeman asks: Is Public Education Actually Public? Read about how he thinks we should emphasize good schools on this July 4th https://lnkd.in/gVW-YJx3 #PublicEducation #GoodSchools #EducationReform #July4th #SchoolChoice #EducationDebate #PublicSchools #EducationForAll

REMEMBER PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE 1950s AND 1960s? Remember when public schools were segregated, when whites fled to the suburbs? Remember the 1970s when the Department of Education came into being with a mandate to make sure that education was equal and accessible for all? But what about education's future should Republicans win in 2024 and implement Project 2025 plans for education. Do you know what Republican plans are for educating America's youth? https://lnkd.in/gzq2PaGd

School exclusions. According to recent data, we’re heading for the most exclusions on record. No doubt there will be some who will blame schools and pedal the ‘school to prison pipeline’ but this simply puts the issue into an endless cycle of accusations and counter arguments. I want to focus on funding and safety. Underfunding often leads to exclusions when schools have no where else to turn. Exclusion should be a last resort but for students who persistently disrupt the learning of others or who are violent towards their peers or adults, exclusion is often the one option left becuase schools don’t have the resources (people) to manage the situation safely. A survey commissioned by the BBC found that 20% of teachers have been physically assaulted by a student. Teachers have a right to feel safe at work. The violent students in question most likely have an unmet need, to meet that need funding must become available. But it isn’t. Endless underfunding of education is leading to schools being backed into a corner where exclusion is the only option left. Schools and their students are being let down. https://lnkd.in/eMEzVkfN

🔍 Curmudgucation: Failing Charters Go Private As some charter schools face closure due to poor performance, they're opting to convert to private institutions. This trend brings up important issues regarding accountability and equity in our education system. What are the implications for the future of public education? Dive into our latest analysis to explore this critical topic. #CharterSchools #EducationPolicy #SchoolAccountability #EducationEquity #PublicEducation #EducationReform #Curmudgucation

Record Year for School Suspensions and Exclusions England saw a record 790,000 school suspensions and 9,000 exclusions in 2022/23, a significant increase from previous years. Persistent disruptive behaviour was the main cause. The long-term consequences for these children (and society) is terrifying. Being excluded from education (temporarily or permanently) is a huge risk factor for kids being drawn into Criminal and Sexual Exploitation, gangs, and other types of dangerous and abusive situations. We all need to get our heads together and sort this out Education Minister Stephen Morgan called these figures a "wake-up call," highlighting the system's failure to meet the needs of children with additional needs. Experts stress the need for early intervention and better support for schools. The new government aims to address these issues with measures like mental-health specialists and free breakfast clubs. For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/e58C46CY There are lots of good ideas and amazing people like Chris Powell and Bespoke Mentoring & Training Services Ltd Drop others in the comments… and maybe we can get a cracking list of options together?! For a more detailed analysis of the shortage of Educational psychologists see our blog https://lnkd.in/eQ3iDKVm