House committee advances HB 261 with amendments to protect districts and fund alternative schools The House Education Committee on April 1 adopted two amendments to the committee substitute for HB 261: one to hold districts harmless when intensive‑needs students transfer, and another to fully fund students in alternative schools; the committee moved the substitute out of committee with technical changes authorized.

The Alaska House Education Committee just made significant strides in education funding by adopting two crucial amendments to protect districts and ensure alternative schools receive full support!

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Ever wonder why Montessori kids play with wooden blocks while Waldorf kids tell fairy tales? Both swear by hands-on learning—but which one fits your kid’s vibe? A teacher breaks it down.

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Watched this webinar recently. While it is mostly about their new school, it's also about the whole ethos and movement behind it.
And I love the switch from "interconnected" to "interbeing"
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The SPLC’s "Alternative Schools Report" exposes how disciplinary alternative schools in Louisiana and across the Deep South provide unequal education and fuel the school-to-prison pipeline. 📚

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The Overlooked Needs of Alternative School Teachers When I became the principal of an alternative high school, I quickly realized that this role required more than just an understanding of academic standards. It demanded a…

Alternative educators are mentors, advocates, and innovators. Here’s what they need to thrive and why it matters for every student’s success.
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The Overlooked Needs of Alternative School Teachers Camille Cureton Guest Author When I became the principal of an alternative high school, I quickly realized that this role required more than just an understanding of academic standards. It demanded a…

Alternative high schools meet students where they are—with flexibility, compassion, and grit. But who’s supporting the teachers? An alternative HS principal shares insights: buff.ly/qbU51ca
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The Overlooked Needs of Alternative School Teachers Camille Cureton Guest Author When I became the principal of an alternative high school, I quickly realized that this role required more than just an understanding of academic standards. It demanded a…

In #AlternativeSchools, teachers are "mentors, counselors, and sometimes the only stable adult figures in students' lives." It's time superintendents and policymakers invest in their unique training needs, says guest writer Camille Cureton.
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The Overlooked Needs of Alternative School Teachers Policymakers and superintendents, it’s time we recognize the critical need for specialized training and resources for alternative school educators.

Alternative education teachers need a broader skill set than what's typically covered in traditional teacher preparation programs. Alt school principal Camille Cureton highlights these often overlooked needs in our #AlternativeSchools series.
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Why Alternative Schools Matter In June of 2022, I attended graduation ceremonies for an alternative school in my community. I watched about 50 students, many of whom probably would not have completed high school without the…

#AlternativeSchools aren't "plan B"—they're innovative spaces where resilient youth and creative educators thrive. Follow our new series exploring how these vital institutions help every student graduate prepared for lifelong success.

Why Alternative Schools Matter - Marzano Research In many communities, alternative schools are viewed as "bad schools for bad kids." But this couldn't be further from the truth.

It’s time to change the narrative that alternative schools are “less than.” This new blog series shares perspectives and resources from the #AltEd field.
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