School Models: Page 3

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    The K-12 outlook for 2024: Funds are waning, challenges aren’t

    We've gathered our trends to watch, leaders to follow and more in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.

    By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024
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    Cardona encourages CTE expansion during DC school visit

    The education secretary toured a new districtwide high school program that offers nursing and cybersecurity courses and work experiences.

    By • Jan. 31, 2024
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    Equity in Education

    From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Ballooning chronic absenteeism requires state intervention

    Despite some improvement, absenteeism rates remain high and “can easily overwhelm a district’s capacity to respond,” said one attendance expert.

    By • Jan. 31, 2024
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    5 principals to watch in 2024

    Efforts to address student mental health, budget hurdles, school culture, and student engagement and achievement set these leaders apart.

    By , , , • Jan. 31, 2024
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    Colleges won’t receive FAFSA applicant info until March, Education Department says

    The delay further truncates the timeline for institutions to make financial aid offers, and experts have worried that holdups may harm students. 

    By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 30, 2024
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    HHS, Ed Dept announce $50M for school-based Medicaid services

    The federal government will award 20 state grants of up to $2.5 million each to improve services, especially in rural and underserved areas.

    By • Jan. 29, 2024
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    How 6 high schools reformed to improve post-pandemic outcomes

    Helping students prepare for both college and career while maintaining high expectations was a common theme among the schools, a study finds.

    By • Jan. 29, 2024
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    5 superintendents to watch in 2024

    Longevity, commitments to school culture and innovation, and turnaround imperatives are just a few reasons to keep an eye on these leaders.

    By , , , • Jan. 26, 2024
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    Ed Dept seeks to dispel myths about assistive technology

    The guidance emphasizes that even babies can benefit from assistive technology and recommends training for students, families and staff.

    By • Jan. 24, 2024
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    Closing the learning gap: California tutoring program yields impressive gains

    A recent study with a district in California revealed promising academic gains for certain subgroups — English Learners, non-white and female students.

    Jan. 22, 2024
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    Career and technical education faces obstacles to meet demand

    Challenges for these programs include lack of funds, teacher shortages and outdated stigmas, said panelists during a House subcommittee hearing.

    By • Jan. 19, 2024
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    White House, Ed Dept call for ‘bold actions’ to improve student achievement

    Attendance, high-dosage tutoring and expanded learning time are areas of focus emphasized by the Biden administration.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Connecting with students doesn’t stop at building rapport

    Strong student relationships aren’t about creating a cult of personality, but rather about broader classroom connections, says CASEL’s Heather Schwartz.

    By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2024
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    How 3 districts spent down their ARP money

    Spending priorities identified prior to the pandemic helped some districts quickly target projects for American Rescue Plan funds and avoid a fiscal cliff.

    By • Jan. 16, 2024
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    Child care experts offer optimism amid growing challenges

    Increased advocacy is a hopeful sign even as some providers report cutting wages and salary increases or serving fewer children, said one industry insider.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    8 K-12 trends to watch in 2024

    Chronic absenteeism, academic recovery, artificial intelligence and waning COVID relief funds are among the slate of challenges school leaders face.

    By , , • Jan. 9, 2024
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    Schools on guard against respiratory illnesses

    Preventative measures like frequent handwashing and vaccinations can help minimize spread of COVID-19, flu and RSV, experts say.

    By • Jan. 4, 2024
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    3 ways students and older adults can build bridges with intergenerational learning

    Forging connections between young learners and older people can strengthen SEL skills like empathy and community building.

    By Lauren Barack • Jan. 3, 2024
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    5 insights from top school administrators in 2023

    We’ve highlighted some key insights on community voice, union negotiations and crisis management more from this year’s conversations.

    By • Jan. 2, 2024
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    Study links opioid crisis to increase in youth suicides

    The rise in illicit opioids, such as fentanyl, adversely impacted children’s living conditions, according to a RAND Corp. study.

    By • Dec. 19, 2023
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    8 lessons learned for sustaining impactful tutoring programs

    Accelerate's tutoring grantees say identifying a point person and building sessions into the school day are key to scaling up tutoring.

    By • Dec. 18, 2023
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    Charter school enrollment climbs while traditional school population dips

    An analysis from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools finds a 9% increase in charter school enrollment from 2019 to 2023.

    By • Updated Dec. 14, 2023
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    Why more colleges are adopting direct admissions

    The practice — which notifies students that they’re admitted before they even apply — is taking off at public systems and some private institutions.

    By Lilah Burke • Dec. 12, 2023
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    6 ways mental health support in K-12 schools is evolving

    Committing resources to universal screening can help identify students who are experiencing mental health issues so they can be adequately treated.

    Dec. 11, 2023
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    High-dosage tutoring shows promise in closing COVID-19 learning gaps

    Panelists at an Aspen Economic Strategy Group event warned that pandemic declines could result in a collective $900 billion loss in future earnings.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023