Past Events

Webinar: Present and Accounted For - Addressing School Absenteeism for Boys of Color

Date: 
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location: 
Online. NOTE: Please note all times are EST

To achieve in school, a student must be in school. A simple concept, yet the rates of absenteeism for boys of color are unacceptably high. The reasons behind their absences are varied, but these barriers to school attendance are not insurmountable. Schools can provide strategic support and guidance to help boys improve attendance and succeed in school.

little boy sad face

Webinar: From Rigid to Responsive - Better Approaches to School Discipline

Date: 
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location: 
Online. NOTE: Please note all times are EST

In recent years, there has been significant debate about the unintended consequences of harsh discipline policies, and the disproportionate impact on students of color. School achievement is negatively affected by these rigid discipline policies, and it is also the gateway to involvement with the justice system and school dropout.

Pages