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Tell us about your school district's rising leaders
K-12 Dive is now accepting submissions for Rising Leaders, a project spotlighting trailblazing assistant principals and assistant superintendents.
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Arts provide a natural curricular vehicle for SEL
Visual and performing arts programs can help students learn to explore feelings while also embracing impulse control and delayed gratification.
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Strategies to accelerate computer science implementation
Building out a computer science teacher pipeline is a strong first step, as shortages are among the top factors hindering schools.
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As discipline guidance pendulum swings once again, what does it mean for schools?
With yet another reversal — and potential expansion — of policy expected from the Education Department, administrators must once again adjust.
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How a South Carolina district is reexamining grading policies for equity
Richland School District Two is reviewing consistency in grading and the measurement of homework assignments, among other practices.
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Discernment in credentialing builds teacher leadership opportunities
Rather than "credential collecting," educators can focus personal PD opportunities on specific needs to become go-to experts in their schools.
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Decoding the Divide: The struggle to make 21st century learning equitable for all students
A year of unprecedented disruption prompted significant investment to expand digital equity, but gaps persist in a number of areas.
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Will daily school health checks continue in the fall?
Daily home-based health questionnaires helped contact tracing efforts for in-person learning this year, and some districts plan to continue the practice.
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OpinionEarly childhood must be overhauled to improve pay, career pathways
A senior researcher at the Wellesley Centers for Women writes a new approach to early childhood is needed to attract and retain workers.
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Ed Dept report documents pandemic's toll on underserved students
New maintenance of equity guidance aims to prevent disproportionate budget cuts for high-poverty school districts.
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Career pathways expand opportunities for all high-schoolers
CTE has regained traction in recent years as policymakers and ed leaders have recognized every student's goal shouldn't necessarily be college.
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Ed Dept defines maintenance of equity requirement for ARP funds
The requirement gave superintendents and education finance experts pause, but federal guidance lays out how districts can maintain equity in spending.
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3 CTE directors share tips for strong school-business partnerships
Collaborations require time, creativity and flexibility but can yield many benefits for students and companies.
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NYC initiative aims to expand LGBTQ representation in history lessons
A curriculum supplement adds LGBTQ context for significant eras in U.S. history and provides the stories of 20 key individuals.
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SEL provides inroads to inclusiveness for students with disabilities
Ensuring social-emotional curriculum examines experiences of the disabled community is critical to deepen students' understanding of peers.
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3 strategies for easing wary students, families back into in-person learning
Though President Joe Biden and teacher union heads have set expectations for a full reopening in fall, school leaders still face barriers to buy-in.
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Analysis: Detailed, frequent chronic absenteeism data can inform interventions
Disappointing trends in Connecticut’s attendance data this school year also reveal opportunities for increased student participation.
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How can schools make LGBT parents feel welcome?
Most schools operate under heteronormative cultures, but modifications to paperwork and some events are a good starting point for inclusive policies.
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Lessons In Leadership: 4 district leaders share advice for addressing burnout
As several spring resignations nationwide illustrate, the toll of an unprecedented year of disruption is being felt at all levels of K-12.
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OpinionSchools must provide assessments to see where students stand after pandemic
The superintendent of San Antonio ISD writes that exams are more crucial than ever to target supports and help students gain lost ground.
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Is public school enrollment set to make a comeback?
While traditional public schools may lose some students to charter or private schools, researchers predict many students might return in the long-term.
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Reading tutors help prepare early learners for kindergarten
Shevrin Jones, executive director of Florida's Reading Corps, says reading is the one foundation for children that can't be overlooked.
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Study: Pre-COVID-19 summer slide worse for special education students
From fall to spring testing, students with disabilities showed greater academic performance growth than their peers, according to new research.
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Poll: Majority of parents want children in-person, but would like options
Respondents also want to see relief funding prioritized for tech and internet access, support for students with disabilities and meal programs.
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Deep DiveWhy having too many or too few special education students matters
With a predicted rise in the number of referrals, schools should have tiered supports in place and monitor for inappropriate identifications.
