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National Newcomer Network urges supports, policies for newly arrived students
The group’s policy recommendations include money for wraparound services and building capacity for disaggregated data.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Superintendents know AI is important, so why aren’t more addressing it?
Despite facing myriad other pressing issues, district leaders shouldn’t sleep on AI, an EAB report said.
By Anna Merod • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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With a new presidential administration and potential funding changes on the way, schools face an array of challenges in day-to-day operations.
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AASA '24What do superintendents need to know about artificial intelligence?
District leaders shared strategies and advice on ethics, responsible use, and the technology’s limitations at the National Conference on Education.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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State ed leaders detail successes and struggles of expanding science of reading
As leaders shared lessons they’ve learned, CCSSO released a state-by-state analysis of science of reading legislation and implementation efforts.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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AASA '24Are panic buttons the key to improving school safety response times?
At AASA’s National Conference on Education, three superintendents detailed how wearable alarm badges have bolstered safety in their schools.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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What does successful education reform look like?
McKinsey research on 14 education systems worldwide finds success often centers on governance rather than a specific curriculum or service.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Parents of Oxford High School shooter sentenced to up to 15 years in prison
James and Jennifer Crumbley were each found guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter in separate trials.
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Enrollment takes slight turn up, but still lags behind pre-pandemic levels
Pre-K-12 rolls remained 2% lower than 2019 levels, at 49.6 million, continuing a public school enrollment trend that began in fall 2020.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Summer learning is a top ESSER spending priority for academic recovery
Factors driving COVID-19 relief spending include mental health needs, lagging test scores and the desire for financial stability, an ASBO survey finds.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 2, 2024 -
School support and improvement plan oversight falls short, says GAO
Less than half of school support and improvement plans met federal requirements like including a needs assessments and identifying inequities.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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House subcommittee seeks solutions for lagging academics, attendance
While discussing fixes to pandemic-related setbacks in schools, lawmakers accused each other of impeding progress through political distractions.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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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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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 Naaz Modan • 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 Roger Riddell , Kara Arundel , Anna Merod , Naaz Modan • Jan. 31, 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 Kara Arundel • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Education Department pushes principals, districts to spread gun storage awareness
The administration acknowledged that while educators already have a lot on their plates, they are in a unique position to get the message across.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 26, 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 Roger Riddell , Kara Arundel , Anna Merod , Naaz Modan • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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NCES data sheds light on post-pandemic shifts for SROs, mental health resources
Data shows declines in school resource officer postings and mental health resources, but finds increases in social-emotional learning supports.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 24, 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 Kara Arundel • 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 Kara Arundel • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Finalists for Superintendent of the Year stress importance of fiscal advocacy
The four district leaders spoke about innovative funding sources, legislative advocacy and support for students.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 12, 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 Kara Arundel • 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 Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Special ed dispute resolution trends mostly return to pre-pandemic levels
Data from a technical assistance center shows a 47% increase in written state complaints in 2021-22 over the previous year.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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States, districts clarify special education rules for informal removals
Education Department guidance in 2022 highlighted how shortened days are subject to IDEA’s requirements to the same extent as disciplinary removals.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 3, 2024
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