Kentucky and Vermont, as two information - rich case studies for SDEs
engaged in
numerous statewide reform initiatives, shed light on the achievements and
challenges that states across the country have likely experienced, are currently experiencing, and will continue to experience as ESSA puts the onus on SDEs to figure out «what works» for their constituents.
Engage in
numerous additional initiatives to create public education and awareness to
challenge current attitudes and behaviours; update health and physical education curriculum for students; develop tools and best practices to support compassionate response from law enforcement authorities; strengthen supports provided by hospitals; create a pilot program to provide free independent legal advice to sexual assault survivors whose cases are proceeding toward a criminal trial, and many other broad - based initiatives.