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ASBO '24How AI could benefit school business officials
From grant applications to budget narratives, administrators are cautiously digging into ways artificial intelligence can streamline daily operations.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Should under-enrolled, low-performing schools be targeted for closure?
Closures can be unpopular and divisive — but operating under-capacity schools can be costly and inefficient, a Fordham Institute report says.
By Kara Arundel • Updated Sept. 26, 2024 -
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TrendlineLearning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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Scathing GAO reports blame Education Department leaders for FAFSA mess
A monthslong investigation found the department failed to properly oversee vendors and communicate with colleges and students.
By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Small districts need supports to strengthen principal pipelines
Large districts are more likely to have written leader standards describing what principals need to know and do in their roles, say Rand and CRPE.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From high school sports participation to the latest on COVID-19 academic recovery, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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TrackerRising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2024-25
These exemplary administrators are excelling on school culture, career education, learning technology and more.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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OpinionStronger enforcement needed against youth e-cigarette use
An Illinois principal writes that vaping companies that target their products to teens often receive little more than a warning letter.
By Marcus Belin • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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The average U.S. student is less than halfway to full academic recovery
English learners, students experiencing homelessness and students with disabilities require urgent attention in particular, CRPE research says.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From districts’ use of ESSER funds to growing pushback against a state education leader, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Women lead just 30% of large school districts
White men continue to hold the largest portion of superintendencies at 44%, according to data from ILO Group.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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College enrollment rate improved among high school class of 2022, report finds
Those graduates enrolled in college within one year at higher rates than the prior cohort, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.
By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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TrackerWhere the 2024 presidential candidates stand on K-12 issues
From Title IX to chronic absenteeism, we examined the candidates’ campaign websites, past statements, party platforms and more.
By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod , Naaz Modan , Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Was ESSER funding successful? Superintendents say it’s hard to generalize
The top spending approach for the last allocation is expanded learning time, but 15% of districts say they need more time to liquidate, an AASA survey finds.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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States get low marks for school performance data access, transparency
User-friendly online information about COVID-19 academic recovery could help educators and parents pinpoint solutions, a CRPE report says.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Are chronic absenteeism interventions working?
An analysis from Rand and CRPE estimates 19% — or 9.4 million students — were chronically absent during the 2023-24 school year.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPHow a Pennsylvania superintendent factors community into innovation
For Matthew Friedman, prioritizing consistent communication is key to ensuring Quakertown Community School District can embrace future-ready learning.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Education Department approves all requests to extend ESSER spending deadlines
States and districts with COVID relief spending extensions have an extra 14 months to liquidate funds.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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BACK TO SCHOOL '24New school year, new challenges and opportunities
Educators are navigating legal hurdles, cell phone policies, artificial intelligence use and more as students head back to classrooms.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Houston ISD decreases F-rated schools by 66% under state leadership
If the “dramatic progress” announced Monday continues, the district could exit state takeover sooner than expected.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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OpinionHow to unlock the power of schools to improve youth mental health
The leaders of AASA and The Jed Foundation offer seven recommendations for school and district leaders to address students’ needs and help them thrive.
By Tony Walker and David Schuler • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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BACK TO SCHOOL '24How a California high school takes a team approach to boost attendance
Reedley High School relies on a network of teams to monitor attendance, engage students and plan individualized interventions.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 13, 2024 -
BACK TO SCHOOL '24
Top legal hurdles facing schools in 2024-25
From First Amendment and Title IX issues to DEI concerns, lawsuits show no signs of letting up as the new school year opens.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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OSEP 2024Louisiana district shows special education inclusion gains after successful partnership
East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools and the PROGRESS Center partnership started with strengthening the IEP writing process.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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OSEP 2024Nearly 50% of special education directors say school-parent conflict is increasing
A yet-to-be-published CADRE survey finds special education directors want more training and resources on early dispute strategies.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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OSEP 2024Partnerships key in supporting military-connected students with disabilities
Military families' frequent moves can cause stress and anxiety about potential gaps in special education services, said OSEP conference speakers.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 8, 2024
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