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BACK TO SCHOOL '24How an Iowa district plans to embrace AI in the new school year
Starting this fall, Iowa City Community School District will pilot new AI guidelines governing how the technology is used in the classroom.
By Anna Merod • Aug. 15, 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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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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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 -
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CDC finds early signs of mental health improvement among teens
Disparities persist, however, with female and LGBTQ+ students reporting more violence, signs of poor mental health and suicidal thoughts than other groups.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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OSEP 2024Moving from ‘pockets of excellence’ to ‘systems of excellence’ for students with disabilities
If solutions work for some children in some places, “why not everywhere for every student every day?” asked Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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BY THE NUMBERSPer-pupil spending nears $36K in New York City
Two recent reports provide a snapshot of trends in K-12 revenue and spending.
By Kara Arundel • July 30, 2024 -
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School crime shows downward trend, with notable exceptions
K-12 gun violence has increased, but bullying and physical fights are on the decline, according to an NCES report.
By Kara Arundel • July 25, 2024 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPBoots on the ground: Topeka superintendent meets families where they are
For Tiffany Anderson, engaging with the community in authentic, unstructured ways is essential to understanding and addressing learning barriers.
By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2024 -
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Moody’s weighs school district budget resilience as ESSER ends
School districts' resilience will depend partly on how they generate revenue and also on their reserves, according to a Moody’s report released this week.
By Naaz Modan • July 24, 2024 -
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Lack of focus, inattention having ‘severe negative impact’ on student learning
Still, 90% of school leaders report high-dosage tutoring has been effective for improving student outcomes, according to NCES data.
By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2024 -
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Charter schools struggle to meet special education needs
A study by the Center for Learner Equity uncovers pain points and suggests ways to improve practices.
By Kara Arundel • July 24, 2024 -
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What we learned at the National Conference on School Leadership
The gathering brought together elementary and secondary principals to share best practices on infusing joy in learning, improving special education and more.
By Kara Arundel • July 22, 2024 -
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Groups call for cutting chronic absenteeism by 50% over 5 years
A coalition of education nonprofits say high absenteeism is harming learning, teacher retention, school culture and postsecondary preparedness.
By Kara Arundel • July 18, 2024 -
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How 2 school leaders infuse joy in student and staff learning
At one Massachusetts school, teacher trainings include a “Family Feud” approach to introducing staff and a cafe model for taking teachers’ book orders.
By Kara Arundel • July 18, 2024 -
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3 approaches to bring the Summer Olympics into STEM curriculum
Ways to connect the Paris Olympics to science class this summer and early fall include analyzing swim caps, breakdancing and the art of mastering an ollie.
By Lauren Barack • July 17, 2024 -
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ACT to shorten exam time and make science portion optional
The changes come after the College Board cut the SAT's run time earlier this year.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 17, 2024 -
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3 ways new school administrators gained confidence and had fun along the way
Two assistant principals from a Utah middle school, speaking at the National Conference on School Leadership, share how they adjusted to their new roles.
By Kara Arundel • July 17, 2024 -
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Private school choice enrollment exceeds 1M students for first time
Participation has doubled over the last 5 years. Still, enrollment represents just 2% of the eligible K-12 population.
By Kara Arundel • July 11, 2024 -
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Virginia to curb student cellphone use in schools
The state joins Florida, Indiana and others in limiting devices in classrooms, citing mental health risks for students.
By Kara Arundel • July 10, 2024 -
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FAFSA completions largely stalled in June, fueling college enrollment concerns
Increased investment in financial aid support services this summer could help bridge the gap for recent high school graduates, one expert said.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 10, 2024 -
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Student arrest rates more than double when police are on-site
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Black and American Indian/Alaska native students were arrested at two to three times the rate of White peers, GAO finds.
By Kara Arundel • July 9, 2024 -
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DC high school immerses students in rigorous, hands-on career education
Rising 12th graders at Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School say they draw inspiration from their families' traditional professions.
By Kara Arundel • July 3, 2024 -
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Oklahoma Supreme Court blocks nation’s 1st religious public charter school
Justices said the school, which was scheduled to open for the 2024-25 school year, “would create a slippery slope and what the framers' warned against.”
By Naaz Modan • Updated June 25, 2024 -
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Weaker relationships with teachers put absentee students at ‘double disadvantage’
Teachers view absent students as being more withdrawn and having lower math and literacy skills, a study published in AERA Open finds.
By Kara Arundel • June 25, 2024 -
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Sickle cell disease, epilepsy and cancer could trigger student civil rights protections
A new set of resources from the U.S. Department of Education follows others about asthma, diabetes, food allergies, and GERD or GER.
By Kara Arundel • June 24, 2024
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