We have known for quite a while the disparity of discipline in Fort Worth ISD and it shows on the recent study presented by Project Appleseed.
Nothing new to report really because policies are in place to support upper management rather than the campuses. Also money approved by the board to entities that deal with discipline instead of handling the problem at home. We have asked for support from social workers at the elementary level to help with the many emotional problems our students are faced with and also support on how to deal with current students.
The answers never come and the support lags. So much for promises during the campaigns from the current leaders who promised more. We recall My Brother's Keeper among other initiatives that have not brought much to support the campuses.
So what now FWISD? What will be different or what has been different this year that is changing how students are supported, as well as, us as teachers who deal with behavior issues daily. Suspension does not work when the student is going to return and there is no intervention in place to help them. To BOE, when you look into programs, look at what you have now and put strategic practices and stop spending money on what looks good.
http://educationblog.dallasnews.com/2015/11/fort-worth-dallas-and-arlington-suspend-elementary-students-at-high-rates-report-finds.html/
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