Tag Archive for: alternative school

Blended Learning Models can Benefit Students in Juvenile Jails – Education Dive
With a 2015 survey by the Council of State Governments Justice Center showing that only 13 states provided educational services for students inside juvenile justice facilities that were comparable to services for students in regular school facilities,…

Broward’s PROMISE Program ‘Irrelevant’ to Nikolas Cruz’s Massacre, Commission Says – Herald-Mail Media
After multiple days of testimony, questioning and follow-up, the commission created to assess what led to the school shooting that left 17 dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High on Feb. 14 has ruled that shooter Nikolas Cruz’s involvement with…

Stoneman Douglas Shooter Was Assigned To Controversial Broward Discipline Program, Officials Now Say – WLRN
Broward County's PROMISE Program has received backlash since leaked information has revealed that the Parkland school shooter was involved in the program when he was in middle school. Read more.

Lack of Mental Health Services in Predominantly Black Schools Means a Domino Effect as Kids Grow – KBIA
A licensed clinical psychologist discusses how the lack of mental health resources in predominantly black schools can negatively impact youths. Read more and listen.
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How Students Get Banished to Alternative Schools – ProPublica
In this ProPublica investigation, Heather Vogell discusses the increased use of alternative schools. Read more.

Kids Struggling With Addiction Need School, Too, But There Are Few Options – NPR
In this segment, NPR explores the problems surrounding students attending recovery schools. Read more.