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EDSOURCE
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Shelters, cars and crowded rooms |
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As California’s housing costs continue to soar, more and more children are suffering the severest of consequences: No place to call home. Since 2014, the number of homeless children in California has jumped 20 percent. In the most recently released data, 202,329 young people are living in cars, motels, shelters, on the street or in crowded homes shared with other families. That’s just over 3 percent of the enrolled K-12 students, more than twice the national rate, but the actual numbers are almost certainly higher. |
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https://edsource.org/2017/homeless-students/588020 |
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SI&A CABINET REPORT
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Advocacy group questions teacher shortage |
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The number of K-12 public school teachers in the U.S. jumped 13 percent since the end of the recession increasing the total to more than 3.8 million, according to a new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality. The upswing in new teachers joining the ranks, the NCTQ said, is expected to continue in the short term and more than keep up with the growth rate of students nationally. |
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https://www.cabinetreport.com/politics-education/advocacy-group-questions-teacher-shortage |
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KPCC
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Local school districts to review policies after allegedly contaminated PVC flute incident |
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It's common for outside arts groups to go into schools and work with students. Now, local school districts – including LAUSD and Saugus Union in Santa Clarita – are reviewing policies for non-district employees who interact with school children.
That comes after a music specialist allegedly contaminated PVC flutes that were given to school children with semen. The specialist visited multiple schools in multiple school districts across Southern California.
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https://www.scpr.org/news/2017/10/03/76267/local-school-districts-to-review-policies-after-al/ |
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LAGUNA BEACH INDEPENDENT
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Broadcasting Positivity at Thurston |
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Even when she’s off campus, Jenny Salberg has Thurston Middle School on her mind. Now in her seventh year as principal, Salberg says school-related ideas often hit her at unexpected times. This summer, Salberg found herself suddenly struck by the phrase, “Be Thurston”. She shared the phrase with her staff and the theme grew from there. Salberg says “Be Thurston” is meant to challenge middle schoolers to be their best, as students and as community members. Giant sidewalk stickers and wall hangings throughout the school serve as visual reminders of this goal. |
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http://www.lagunabeachindy.com/broadcasting-positivity-thurston/ |
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SACRAMENTO BEE
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Five tips to help children cope with a national tragedy |
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Whenever there’s a national tragedy, whether it’s a hurricane or an act of terrorism, it’s important to remember that kids may be experiencing increased levels of stress or anxiety.
Even if they’re not personally affected, exposure to traumatic events through the media or in conversations can affect a child’s emotional well-being. In the aftermath of Sunday’s horrific mass shooting at an outdoor country music festival in Las Vegas, we’re sharing this list of things to keep in mind when helping children cope with tragedy, provided by Jim Perez, OCDE’s administrator for Safe Schools and Support Services.
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http://newsroom.ocde.us/five-things-to-keep-in-mind-when-helping-kids-cope-with-crisis/ |
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