The U.S. Dept. of Education is investigating Baltimore City Public Schools over allegations of years of antisemitic harassment. BCPSS says it “rejects antisemitism” and is committed to safe, respectful schools. buff.ly/JMApKxF

Robertson, a teacher’s aide at Palatine High School, is facing 8 felony counts tied to child pornography involving victims under 13. Searches in uncovered devices containing explicit material. Robertson is currently in Cook County Jail without bail. buff.ly/5ytfmk8

💡 Frustration is natural for leaders—but lashing out or aiming it at the wrong people (displaced frustration) destroys trust & team morale. Great leaders pause, reframe, & solve the root cause instead. #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Teamwork buff.ly/uwrFx4z

🚨 More than 260 Office for Civil Rights staff laid off in March will return to the Dept. of Education in waves Sept–Nov. A federal judge ordered the agency to restore OCR to full capacity to protect students’ rights. buff.ly/DIopRNQ

The U.S. Dept. of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found Denver Public Schools violated Title IX by converting restrooms to all-gender use and adopting policies based on gender identity. OCR issued a resolution agreement, with 10 days to respond. buff.ly/jbuYpMo

Leaders don’t mean to, but many create entitlement. 🤝 Caring too much → rewarding without merit → complacency & low performance. ✅ Tie rewards to achievement ✅ Give honest feedback ✅ Keep standards high buff.ly/Jjy2l0o

15-year-old Shawn Collier is speaking out after a nude photo of him was secretly taken & shared at school. His family says more should’ve been done to protect him. Police admit mistakes, promise change. buff.ly/BACAnLr

Former CA teacher Kim Wilson was sentenced to 215 years for lewd acts with children. Prosecutors say he used a school media club to isolate, abuse & film students over several years. buff.ly/U4YOlUA

📱 Banning phones in schools isn’t enough. The real goal? Teaching students when to put them down. We need balance: responsible tech habits, equity, & student-centered policies. #K12 #DigitalWellness 🔗 buff.ly/364TADK

🏐 After resigning, Univ. High’s volleyball coach was investigated for harassment & mishandled bullying claims. Despite findings of failures, the school board rehired him, splitting parents between his record of wins & reports of lasting harm. 🔗 buff.ly/eiqyEp0

New data shows big shifts in K-12 leadership for 2024-25: 🔸 23% of the nation’s 500 largest school districts saw leadership changes 🔸33.2% of superintendents are now women 🔸Most new superintendents (58%) were internal hires Explore the full report:buff.ly/ZwwUcex

Four women — including a former student and staff members — are suing the NYC Department of Education and longtime Queens principal William Bassell, accusing him of a decade of sexual harassment and abuse at the Academy of American Studies in Astoria. buff.ly/ybYjzpG

Great leaders don’t just delegate — they delegate well. Before handing off a decision, ask: 1️⃣ Who’s the right person? 2️⃣ Who should help make it? 3️⃣ Who should have input? Three simple questions = better decisions + stronger teams. buff.ly/C0CwJxQ

Are you at AASPA in Nashville, TN? Stop by and see Dr. Billie-Jo Grant's session on Preventing Educator Sexual Abuse and Minimizing School Liability. October 9th, 2:45PM - 4:15PM. Hope to see you there! buff.ly/kkTotzx

Breaking news! Senate Bill 848 establishes a statewide system to prevent sexual abuse in K-12 schools, including a database of teachers under investigation, expanded reporting duties, and mandatory staff training. #StudentSafety #ChildProtection buff.ly/bO0Bzzc

An Oregon district agreed to a $2.35 million settlement after allegations that "concerns about a teacher’s conduct" were not acted upon An important reminder for school leaders to examine prevention and response protocols buff.ly/KVw4EVH #SchoolLeadership #Compliance

School leaders often have to balance thorough investigation documentation with FERPA’s student privacy protections. Our latest blog outlines key considerations. buff.ly/MnRQW2i

McGrath Training Solutions has several trainings this spring focused on the intake, investigation and documentation of bullying, harassment, and discrimination concerns and complaints. Come join us! buff.ly/XMQUhc6

Abuse of a student by a school employee can happen in any school in the US. Rural. Urban. Suburban. Don’t wait to put prevention efforts in place. buff.ly/V18KVNe

Words shape investigations. This article explores how high-temperature language can complicate school safety responses. buff.ly/f88SX91