Safety
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That’s a wrap on another great Michigan Association of School Boards conference
That’s a wrap on another fantastic Michigan Association of School Boards conference. Over the past few days, I had the opportunity to learn alongside school board members and education leaders from across Michigan about everything from K–12 school finance and student achievement to inclusive governance, innovative policy leadership, collaborative decision-making, meeting transparency and the art…
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School safety is about connection, not just fortification
“Kids need connection. Kids need trusted adults that they can talk to, and they need systems that are going to respond. That’s going to prevent a lot more crisis and tragedy than security measures will.” Those words really struck me after another heartbreaking school shooting, this time at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon. They…
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Student voice at work: Safe Routes to School near East Middle
One of my favorite parts of the new Safe Routes to School project near East Middle School is the role student voice played in making it happen. Years ago, young Trojans spoke up about wanting safer ways to walk and bike to school. They helped bring attention to the problem, adults listened, and people kept…
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Putting Students First in Michigan’s School Safety Debate
While we wait for the outcome of the lawsuit — and for our special school board meeting to decide whether to accept or decline the state’s school safety funds (31aa) — it’s been interesting to see how other districts are navigating the same issue. Why Detroit Public Schools Community District recently agreed to the waiver:…
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Clarity, Commitment, and Care: What’s at Stake in Michigan’s School Safety Funding
Kathryn wrote today’s Traverse City Record-Eagle story, “TCAPS to join lawsuit against state.” At the heart of this issue, and not mentioned in the article, is the Oxford tragedy (read the final report) — and the larger epidemic of school shootings and gun violence that continue to affect communities across the country. I’m hopeful this…
