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The biggest K-12 stories of 2022 — so far
These topics resonated the most with school and district leaders in the first 11 months of 2022.
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Sponsored by Pearson3 key mental health priorities for K-12 educators in 2023
Expect addressing burnout, promoting SEL and incorporating universal screening to be top of mind in the new year.
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8 strategies for districts looking to add or expand internship programs
Data suggests while 79% of high schoolers are interested in work-based learning experiences, just 34% know of opportunities.
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Under ASCD-ISTE merger, what’s in store for teacher training resources?
ISTE CEO Richard Culatta, who will head the resulting nonprofit, said members can expect more focus on professional development and leadership training.
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Research: Teacher shortages as much a local issue as a national phenomenon
A Tennessee-based study reveals low statewide educator vacancy rates can exist even while some schools have a high number of open positions.
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Despite charged K-12 election debates, state boards didn’t flip parties
A post-election analysis by the National Association of State Boards of Education shows more than half of the open seats were filled by incumbents.
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Senate subcommittee explores improvements for K-12, higher ed mental health transitions
Mental health supports often lapse just when students need them the most, panelists tell a Senate subcommittee.
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Uvalde shooting survivors file $27B class-action lawsuit
The lawsuit seeks compensation for damages tied to trauma from the alleged negligence of the district, law enforcement and a gun manufacturer.
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OCR: Virginia district violated rights of students with disabilities
After a two-year investigation, Fairfax schools agrees to provide additional special education services to those who missed out during remote learning.
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Pandemic pushed Head Start enrollment down by 33%
NIEER report recommends an additional $10 billion for Head Start to increase participation and improve quality of services.
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North Dakota wants to set the precedent for statewide cybersecurity education
State leaders hope to train all citizens to be cyber-educated as they plan to propose legislation in 2023 to require courses for graduation.
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As ‘science of reading’ regains traction, districts should also revisit professional development
While there is no “silver bullet” in literacy, one expert shares why teachers need educational scaffolding amid strategy shifts to best serve students.
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ColumnLessons In Leadership: What’s it like leading a district accountable to federal, state and tribal law?
With a deep understanding of challenges facing tribal families, Quincy Natay has raised standards and achievement in Chinle Unified School District.
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Schools in crosshairs of growing political conflict, report finds
Acute levels of community political conflict are damaging to schools' role in supporting a diverse democracy, a study from UCLA and UC Riverside says.
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Homeless student enrollment fell 14% in first pandemic school year
Research from the National Center for Homeless Education shows chronic absenteeism also jumped from 27.3% to 41.9% among this population.
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Higher youth suicide rates linked to mental health staff shortages
Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association comes as federal and state efforts look to fund more counselors in schools.
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Common App: Number of college applicants sending admissions scores hasn’t rebounded
Data from the online college application portal shows far fewer students are providing entrance exam scores than before the coronavirus pandemic.
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Applications open for $84.5M in Energy Dept school infrastructure grants
Rural and high-poverty districts can apply for the first round of a $500 million program created through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021.
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Star-Spangled Bans: The cost of censoring America’s schools
The rapid spread of classroom censorship policies has left educators feeling targeted and students without resources.
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Dive Awards
The K-12 Dive Awards for 2022
These leaders are shaping the nation’s schools with commitments to high expectations, strong relationships and robust career exploration models.
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Texas districts face Title IX complaints after approving anti-LGBTQ policies
Two districts recently adopted policies limiting transgender students’ access to bathrooms and locker rooms or inclusive materials in libraries.
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NAEYC ’22: Pre-K mental health services lower odds of disability diagnosis for children with trauma
Adverse childhood experiences in preschoolers increased the likelihood of a disability diagnosis by 25%, a study by Youth Research Inc. found.
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New Jersey breaks ground with K-12 media literacy curriculum requirement
A historic bipartisan bill would require the New Jersey Board of Education to develop information literacy curriculum standards for public schools.
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Nearly half of voters say trust in public education declined since pandemic
A Hunt Institute survey of 1,320 voters also shows 68% opposed to efforts to ban books and censor curriculum.
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How 4 districts are infusing equitable practices into accelerated learning
A district guide from The Education Trust focuses on five key areas for advancing equity and rigor in the use of American Rescue Plan funds.
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Unbiased cryptocurrency lessons can help students better navigate finance
Schools adding cryptocurrency to financial literacy curriculum can link lessons to social studies, technology and other subjects.
