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THE COMMON SCHOOL MOVEMENT, POLICIES, AND INFLUENCERS

Sheena Greggs

Trident University International

EDU501 History and Policy in U.S. Education (2023FEB27FT-1)

Module 1 SLP Assignment

Dr. Nicole Frederick

March 2023
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Policy 1:

Policy State: State of Michigan

The Model Local School Wellness Policy was created by the Michigan State Board of

Education with the intention of enhancing students' academic achievement and emotional well-

being, (www.michigan.gov , 2017).

Policy Name, Number and Date Policy Was Enacted:

The policy is titled "Michigan State Board of Education Model Local School Wellness

Policy". State Board of Education of Michigan's Sample Local School Wellness Policy is

intended to serve as a template for local school districts as they design their own wellness

policies. This is the major goal of the example policy. This document is intended to serve as a

replacement for the 2005 model policy, and it should be revised to integrate the specific policies

and procedures employed by each local school district, (www.michigan.gov, 2017).

Target Audience:

This rule applies to anybody associated in any manner with the school, including

students, instructors, and even the parents of those kids.

Policy Summary:

The Model Local School Wellness Policy published by the State Board of Education in

Michigan strives to provide an environment where students may freely discuss and commit to

adopting healthy lifestyle choices without fear of punishment. These options may include diet

and exercise-related options. Below you can find a summary of the policy's most essential

provisions, (www.michigan.gov , 2017).

1. Cause for Raising Nutritional Concepts Knowledge One of the goals of the nutrition

lessons provided to students is for them to develop a higher sense of self-efficacy and

mastery in the kitchen.

2. The objective is to sculpt one's body. Each school day should consist of thirty minutes

of rigorous physical exercise.

3. In order to enhance the health of the student population as a whole, it is necessary to

establish clear criteria for the food alternatives accessible on campus.

4. The provision of additional food options within the school lunch program should be

the institution's main goal.

5. Educators have access to a vast variety of marketing and community involvement

tactics that they may utilize to raise awareness about the significance of living a

healthy lifestyle and creating a safe and supportive learning environment in the

classroom.

6. It is crucial that schools design a plan that will enable them to both implement and

evaluate the efficacy of their wellness initiatives.

Michigan's State Board of Education Created the Wellness Policy Model for Local

Schools in an Attempt to Enhance Student Health and Happiness and to Encourage a

Community-Wide Emphasis on Health and Happiness Issues. Children may be encouraged in

developing excellent character qualities by being taught to respect authoritative figures and to

value themselves in school.

Sub-Policy:

Take the following as an example: The Local School Wellness Policy was created by the

Michigan State Board of Education to aid schools in improving the health and well-being of their
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students via the use of methods such as increasing students' access to physical exercise and

encouraging good diet.

A school's wellness policy should outline the school's goals for nutrition education,

establish minimum standards for physical education, and specify the sorts of nutritious meals

offered to students. According to this policy, all children should have access to potable water, all

pupils should participate in daily physical education, and all children should have free

communication with both their instructors and parents.

In addition, it is crucial for schools to undertake periodic surveys of students, parents, and

community members in order to evaluate the amount of success achieved by their Local School

Wellness Policy and to identify the areas where revisions are necessary. The Local School

Wellness Policy, which takes into consideration the needs of all relevant parties, may prove to be

an effective weapon in the battle to improve the health and wellbeing of children,

(www.michigan.gov 2017).

Implementation Issues:

The Model Local School Wellness Policy suggested by the Michigan State Board of

Education has the commendable goal of encouraging students to live more physically active

lifestyles and make better dietary choices, but its implementation may be hard. The following are

some potential implementation obstacles:

1. It is likely that inadequate funds may hinder the capacity of certain school districts to

implement the Local School Wellness Policy. This is something that must be

remembered. This might be the consequence of inadequate funding for programs that

promote healthy lifestyle changes, such as better diet and increased physical activity,

or a lack of appropriately qualified personnel, or a combination of these factors.

2. There is a chance that meeting all of the district's standards may be challenging.

Monitoring and enforcing nutritional requirements for school meals and snacks, in

addition to ensuring that pupils engage in enough physical activity, is one possible

solution to the problem.

3. It is essential for the success of any school health program to include the families of

the kids and the larger community. If a policy requiring children to engage in

alternate school food or fitness programs has unforeseen negative effects on parents

and community members, those affected may be more likely to oppose the policy. For

instance, if the policy mandates that children engage in alternate school food or

fitness programs, the unexpected negative effects include:

4. An educational institution owes it to its students to meet their needs while also

honoring the cultural norms and individual preferences of its instructors and staff. It is

probable that many children just do not love healthy food.

5. The evaluation of the district's wellness policy's efficacy might be challenging. It may

be challenging for school districts to determine how this policy may affect the

physical and mental health of students.

To effectively administer the Local School Wellness Policy and promote student

participation in healthy activities, school districts must rapidly identify and resolve any

implementation issues. This is required to successfully implement the policy,

(www.michigan.gov 2017).
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Policy 2:

Policy State: Arizona

Policy Name, Number and Date Policy Was Enacted:

Social Media and Phone Guidelines for Educators were approved on June 9, 2022.

Guidance #001

Target Audience: Employees and students are the primary audience for social media and mobile

phone use guidelines in the classroom.

Summary of the Policy:

The Board acknowledges the need of integrating current pedagogical approaches, such as

the use of electronic resources, into more traditional educational settings, such as elementary,

secondary, and postsecondary institutions. The board members are fully aware of the threats that

young people who abuse technology bring to society as a whole. As a result, these rules

emphasize the protection of children while promoting the educational benefits of technology.

Notwithstanding this, it is possible that some local governments may enact legislation restricting

the use of electronic devices by both students and teachers during school hours, (Arizona States

Board of Education, 2022).

According to new law enacted by the Arizona legislature, instructors are not permitted to

use personal electronic devices or social media during class time. Schools and teachers are

responsible for ensuring the safety of children and employees who use social media. Because to

the fact that Einstein shared this information with us, we owe him a substantial debt. If a teacher

wants to be regarded seriously, they must first monitor their internet reputation, (Arizona States

Board of Education, 2022).

Only school-related calls and text messages should be made or received on a teacher's

phone while they are in the classroom. All students must adhere strictly to the school's policy

prohibiting the use of cellphones.

The goal of these recommendations is to serve as a gentle reminder to teachers that their

own professional standards may be compromised if they let students to use mobile devices and

social media in the classroom.

Sub-Policies:

As a result, I am unable to present you with the most recent policy or guidelines created

by the Arizona State Board of Education. There is a broad array of policies that regulate how

instructors may utilize mobile devices and social media sites, depending on the school or

organization. These policies include restrictions and procedures. Often, these regulations include

instructions on how to use social media and cell phones in an appropriate way. This is done in an

attempt to provide all children with a safe and effective learning environment.

The following is a list of additional restrictions that govern instructors' usage of social media;

these restrictions may be found at a variety of schools.

1. How teachers, parents, and students should interact with the internet.

Students are expressly prohibited from posting images or videos of themselves on social media

networks.

2. No submissions will be accepted if they include any discriminating, harassing, or

otherwise inappropriate words, pictures, or concepts.

3. It is crucial to clarify the many reactions that children may have to cyberbullying and

cyberharassment.
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4. During class time, students may only use their personal mobile phones for school-related

calls. Any other use of the telephones is absolutely banned.

5. The ability for personal use of school-issued phones is severely restricted, limiting their

appropriate use.

6. The use of lockdown measures in schools and hospitals is a standard example of crisis

management in action.

7. When using student phones for meetings or taking notes, make sure to adhere to these

standards to preserve the privacy of the students.

8. Inform the school administration immediately of any incidents or concerns about the

usage of cell phones by pupils.

In order to create a safe and productive learning environment for their children, teachers are

obliged to be knowledgeable with and comply with the social media and phone policies of the

school district or particular school.

Implementation Issues:

In certain classes and institutions, it may be difficult to properly enforce regulations

restricting teachers' use of personal mobile phones and social media sites. During the

implementation process, it is not impossible to encounter the following types of issues:

It is conceivable that instructors may not know how to use student-friendly technologies

such as mobile phones and social media effectively in the classroom. This may be the underlying

reason of the improper usage of these tools. Schools may address this issue by providing regular

training for their teachers and staff to keep them up to date on newly enacted laws, rules, and

policies and to advise them on how to implement these laws, rules, and policies effectively.
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In order to properly enforce the school's norms and traditions, teachers must also

demonstrate proper behavior. Schools may develop a reporting system and disciplinary action

plan for rule violations at the discretion of the administration.

It may be difficult to maintain a healthy balance between your work and personal life if

you use your phone and other social media platforms for both business and personal purposes. In

certain situations, school policy requires that students' access to electronic media such as

smartphones and social networking sites be restricted.

As mobile and social media technologies continue to improve, compliance with existing

regulations becomes more difficult for educational institutions. Establishing a system of periodic

evaluation may be advantageous for educational institutions such as colleges and universities, as

it helps to ensure that their programs continue to evolve in line with the most current findings

and recommendations in the field of education.

When these issues are ultimately resolved, schools will be able to enact regulations that

require teachers to counsel students through social media and the telephone while preserving a

safe and professional learning environment for their students.

References

Arizona State Board of Education (2022) Policies, Resolutions and Reports, social media and

Phone Guidance for Educators Arizona State Board of Education

https://azsbe.az.gov/sites/default/files/media/Social%20Media%20and%20Cell
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%20Phone%20Use%20Guidance%20between%20School%20Personnel%20and

%20Students.pdf

www.michigan.gov (2017) https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5373_5382---,00.html