Safety

This report (PDF, 29 pages) provides an overview of data from the 2020–21 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) on these topics:  Student enrollment in dual enrollment or dual credit programs  Access to preschool programs  Access to mathematics, science, and computer science courses and other programs  Access to internet and devices  Teachers and school support staff  School ...

This toolkit offers resources to assist school nurses and other school leaders in evaluating and responding to the drug overdose crisis through the implementation of a naloxone program in schools. The toolkit is organized in the following sections:  Creating a Naloxone Program in Your School  Campus Protocols for Emergency Naloxone Administration  Communication Resources  Learn ...

This toolkit is designed to help families choose education services that meet their child’s needs. Educators, teachers, principals, and other school staff can also share the toolkit as a resource for English learners and their families. Chapter topics include:  Enrolling your child in school  Attending school in the U.S.  Other educational programs and ...

This snapshot (PDF, 1 page) highlights data from the 2020-21 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) on sexual violence, including sexual assault, rape, and attempted rape, and sexual harassment or bullying. The report includes an overview of ED initiatives to address sexual violence and harassment in schools. Learn more (PDF, 1 ...

This toolkit features social media messages for partner organizations to encourage flu vaccination among young people and families. Learn more. 

In this podcast episode, a veteran of the Chicago Police Department and a former gang member who founded an organization that works with young men at high risk of committing crimes discuss their work in the field of Community Violence Intervention. Learn more. 

This webpage features a library of videos highlighting the experiences, lessons learned, and recommendations of the parents who contributed to the 5th Edition of “What To Do When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide.” The videos are excerpts from long-form interviews conducted with parents in January 2023. Learn ...

This Dear Colleague Letter reminds educational institutions of their legal obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide all students – including those who are or are perceived to be Jewish, Israeli, Muslim, or Arab – a learning environment that is free from discrimination based ...

ED announced funding for three technical assistance (TA) centers to support the Department’s Raise the Bar: Lead the World initiative. These TA centers will fund state and local efforts to support and enhance student wellbeing, academic success, and school safety:  Comprehensive Literacy State Development Center   National Technical Assistance Center for 21st Century Community ...

This training (PDF, 2 pages) presents approaches to resilience for faculty, staff, and administrators at institutions of higher education (IHEs) before, during, or after an emergency event. The training shares information on compassion fatigue, including occupational burnout, the unique aspects of IHE campus culture and climate, the relationship between trauma ...