Leadership: Page 11

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    Lessons In Leadership: Cincinnati superintendent invites community to ‘Be Present’ for students

    For Iranetta Wright, the entire community has a stake in providing support and resources for student success, including through direct volunteerism.

    By • April 19, 2023
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    Families are frustrated with K-12 customer service: Here’s why

    A K12 Insight survey points to a desire for districts to help parents know who to contact and what resources are needed to get answers to their questions.

    By • April 18, 2023
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    Trendline

    Infrastructure & School Operations

    With a new presidential administration and potential funding changes on the way, schools face an array of challenges in day-to-day operations. 

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Share your school district’s rising leaders

    We’re seeking trailblazing leaders to feature in our third annual spotlight on assistant principals and district administrators.

    By • April 17, 2023
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    California schools saw ‘massive reduction’ in violence

    Data from 2001-2019 shows a 70% drop in guns on school campuses and a 59% reduction in students being threatened by a weapon.

    By • April 14, 2023
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    How Ohio plans to boost its special education graduation rate

    Officials want to raise the rate of students with disabilities earning a general diploma from 59% in 2020 to 70% in 2025.

    By • April 12, 2023
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    Council for School Safety Leadership launches to help schools recover from tragedy

    St. Louis school officials say support on thinking through and acting on initiatives was particularly crucial following an October shooting.

    By • April 12, 2023
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    $224M OSERS grant program aims to improve transition services for students with disabilities

    Better collaboration between school districts and vocational rehabilitation agencies is the focus of the model demonstration project.

    By • April 10, 2023
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    5 best practices for school district succession planning

    While it’s typically discussed in regard to the superintendency, one leader says districts should consider succession for all levels of staffing.

    By Elena Ferrarin • April 10, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From the end of a Head Start mandate to research on performance-based pay’s impact, what did you learn from our stories the week of April 3?

    By • April 7, 2023
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    6 budget considerations for districts as ESSER fiscal cliff looms

    Districts face “make it or break it” budget decisions in the coming months, said Marguerite Roza, director of Georgetown University's Edunomics Lab.

    By • April 6, 2023
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    Texas recommends conservatorship for Austin ISD special ed services

    Struggles over evaluation and identification procedures led to the decision for a new management team, but some doubt that will solve the problem.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Lessons In Leadership: A North Carolina principal details why middle school is more than academics

    Social media and pandemic fallout are only compounding the hurdles that come with a critical period of brain development, says Derek McCoy.

    By • March 31, 2023
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    Report: NCLB, ESSA spurred valuable accountability measures

    The U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s review of 20 years of federal education policy finds impactful reforms still fell short.

    By • March 30, 2023
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    STAFFED UP

    Missouri shows ongoing investment in principals pays off

    In recent years, the Missouri Leadership Development System, led by the state’s education department, has increased its principal retention rate to 95%.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    More state takeovers are likely on the horizon: Here’s what to watch for

    States are applying greater scrutiny to academic shortfalls and financial management, both of which play a role — sometimes alongside politics.

    By • March 28, 2023
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    School employees approve new LAUSD contract with union

    The contract includes retroactive pay increases, expanded healthcare benefits, a professional development fund and more.

    By • Updated April 10, 2023
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    How have state ed leaders prioritized academics and mental health in ESSER initiatives?

    At CCSSO's legislative conference, top state education leaders discussed pandemic emergency funding for recovery efforts and plans for sustainability.

    By • March 27, 2023
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    6 ways districts can embrace marketing as an enrollment strategy

    By fall 2030, just nine states are projected to have higher public school enrollment than in fall 2020.

    By Elena Ferrarin • March 22, 2023
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    LAUSD cancels classes as employees begin 3-day strike

    Last-minute negotiations failed to ward off the strike Monday after SEIU Local 99 said the district breached a confidentiality agreement.

    By • March 21, 2023
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    BY THE NUMBERS

    By The Numbers: What potential budget cuts to Ed Dept would look like

    Among House Republican leaders’ ideas to rein in the budget is a spending cap at FY22 enacted levels. That would mean $850 million less for Title I.

    By • March 21, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a state takeover of a major school district to new superintendent turnover data, what did you learn from our stories the week of March 13?

    By • March 17, 2023
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    Opinion

    Reading reality in America’s classrooms

    The nation's schools are facing a long overdue conversation about "deeply flawed" reading curricula that don't serve students, three superintendents write.

    By LaTonya Goffney, Sonja Santelises and Iranetta Wright • March 16, 2023
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    Superintendents skew younger, but diversity remains elusive

    Nearly 90% of superintendents said they plan to continue in their same position next school year, a survey by AASA found.

    By • March 13, 2023
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    House committee advances bills on parents’ rights, women’s sports

    In a marathon session, lawmakers debated parents’ roles in educational decision-making and transgender students’ participation in school athletics.

    By • March 9, 2023
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    Summer programs still robust for 2023, but future slowdown looms

    As ESSER funds erode, summer learning experts say there’s uncertainty for future years of summertime academic offerings and enrichment.

    By • March 7, 2023