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Responding to Hateful Speech in Schools

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Author: Roz Thompson • Date: December 7, 2020
In a recent article published by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), author Mica Pollock addresses the topic of hateful speech in schools....

OSPI School Safety Tips for August

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Author: Mike Donlin • Date: July 31, 2020
The 5th Annual School Safety Summit was held on June 12 of this year. Annual Summits are designed to be participatory. Over the years, we...

OSPI School Safety Tips for July

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Author: Mike Donlin • Date: June 26, 2020
How about a fun, rewarding safety activity for students this summer? Washington Operation Lifesaver (WAOL) is a non-profit organization consisting of public and private entities...

OSPI School Safety Tips for June

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Author: Mike Donlin • Date: May 21, 2020
We are coming to the close of what will go down as perhaps the most challenging school year in history. Part of the ongoing challenge,...

Relationships Matter Even More Now

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Elementary, High School, Middle Level

Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: May 4, 2020
As I look to the future of our education system, I challenge all the thought leaders, policy makers, and educational leaders to think differently as...

OSPI School Safety Tips for May

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Author: Mike Donlin • Date: April 30, 2020
These are not normal times. This is not our new normal. We hear that expression used frequently these days about these days. However, rather than...

Why Wouldn’t You? Finding a Silver Lining in School Shutdowns

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Elementary, High School, Learning & Events, Middle Level

Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: April 28, 2020
One unforeseen consequence of a statewide closure has been the massive forced push for all of us to engage in the virtual meeting space. We...

OSPI School Safety Tips for April

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Author: Mike Donlin • Date: March 18, 2020
When the requirement for comprehensive school and district safety plans was first written into law nearly 20 years ago, the legislature had some very insightful...

OSPI School Safety Tips for March

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Author: Mike Donlin • Date: March 5, 2020
Daylight Savings Time! Spring! St. Patrick’s Day! March is full. Here are some important topics rising to the top in March.