School Safety Scare, CPS Audit Fallout, & Attendance Wins | GBU Episode 8

Today’s episode of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly – Education Edition dives into three stories shaping classrooms across the Midwest and the nation.🟩 THE GOOD — Minnesota’s Attendance BoostMinnesota schools are seeing early improvements in attendance thanks to relationship-centered supports like home visits, daily check-ins, and community partnership work. It’s a reminder that when adults show up consistently, kids do too.🟨 THE BAD — Chicago’s $23.6M Travel AuditA new watchdog report reveals Chicago Public Schools spent $23.6 million on staff travel over six years, including luxury hotels, international trips, and conferences flagged as “excessive” or “unsupported.” What happens when dollars meant for students don’t reach the classroom?🟥 THE UGLY — South Dakota School LockdownA South Dakota elementary school went into lockdown after a student brought a weapon to school. No one was hurt, but incidents like this highlight the real safety concerns teachers and students face every day.✨ Hosted by Dr. Sherri Rochel (@DrSherriRochel)Breaking down education news in a way that’s warm, honest, and easy to understand — for parents, teachers, students, and anyone who cares about what’s happening in schools.📚 Show notes & source links:educationthatmatters.net📺 Watch on YouTube:youtube.com/@DrSherriRochel