He is concerned that under new arrangements for delivering careers advice (now the responsibility of schools, following new legislation introduced in September), school leavers may not get the advice and support they need – particularly about vocational careers.
It is unclear whether DeVos is equipped to make nuance stick in this debate, and to make fair treatment of all parties compatible with the responsibility of schools and government to address sexual assault.
The researchers said it was important that parents did more to get their children into sport, but that it was also the responsibility of schools and education authorities.
Maintaining a healthy school environment is a critical responsibility of schools.
We also need, as parents and communities, to understand that it's not just the responsibility of schools to be sure that children get exercise and play and help with communication and coping skills.
His plan also pushes a number of accountability and reform points down to the responsibility of schools and localities, no longer requires student testing in science and mandates test-score-based teacher evaluations.
Organizations like the Edible Schoolyard promote the principle that food is an "academic subject" and that it is the responsibility of schools to develop sustainable farms with whatever resources they have available.
They play a crucial role in the running of schools, with responsibilities including appointing the head and other senior staff, and controlling the budget.
