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  NCES: States entered pandemic with smaller year-over-year funding increases

  The most recent data only accounts for about three months of COVID-19 closures, and many states had not yet disbursed federal relief funds.

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  2 plans that can help protect your school district from a ransomware attack

  Learn the actions to take to defend against ransomware and meet cyber insurance MFA requirements.

  Technology

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  Report: Professional development needed to address early childhood discipline disparities

  Colorado and Illinois are developing strategies to alleviate staff shortages and increased stress that contribute to the problem.

  Pre-K & Early Childhood

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  Teachers say live instruction better for mitigating learning loss

  A GAO report examines approaches teachers say most helped students in SY 2020-21. The findings could offer insights for future emergencies.

  School Models

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  Vaping lawsuits regain steam after COVID-19 closures

  One attorney said that joining lawsuits can help districts recover damages for resources invested in managing vaping-related problems.

  Policy & Legal

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  Study questions popular reading intervention program's effectiveness

  Whether Reading Recovery or schools are to blame for negative long-term impacts remains uncertain, a researcher said.

  Curriculum

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  Community building activities in early elementary curricula key for foundational social skills

  The early grades are an optimal period for educators to integrate lessons and activities that support both academic and social growth.

  Curriculum

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  Inflation, shortages make districts pivot on ESSER spending plans

  Districts should convey changes to the public during board meetings to quell potentially disgruntled stakeholders.

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  White House eyes digital divide with discount for low-income families

  Almost 40% of American households will be eligible for subsidies lowering internet costs to no more than $30 a month under the $14.2 billion program. 

  Technology

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  ESSER spending decisions influenced by changing demands

  A survey of district finance leaders shows actual spending priorities over time, including more focus on academic recovery with ARP money.

  Leadership

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  'Handle With Care' helps schools address growing student trauma

  Amid the youth mental health crisis, district leaders share how a trauma response program is useful in quickly providing support and care for students.

  School Models

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  Study: VR better than video for student performance, engagement

  Experts find the results of European research on middle schoolers hopeful for educators looking to bring the metaverse into schools.

  Technology

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  Ed Department begins review of often misunderstood Section 504 rules

  A public comment period will start the process for amending regulations for accommodations for students with disabilities in K-12 and higher education.

  Leadership

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  Transforming students into data champions, one lesson at a time

  Using local data is one way educators can engage classes in statistical education across subject areas, from STEM to social studies.

  Curriculum

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  LAUSD makes 'historic' $50M investment to address digital divide

  Los Angeles Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said internet access is a “civil right” when he announced a districtwide connectivity program.

  Technology

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  LGBTQ students face increasing access barriers to counseling

  Nearly two-thirds of LGBTQ youth responding to a Trevor Project survey said they couldn't get mental health counseling they sought in the past year.

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  Homework hotline gives K-12 students support for tricky assignments

  College students offer free, on-demand help as younger students recover from pandemic-related setbacks or aim to get ahead.

  Leadership

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  Report examines how tech can improve school-family engagement

  Strategies adopted by districts nationwide during the pandemic highlighted the pros and cons of shifting to more tech-driven communication strategies.

  Technology

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  How can educators use music to expand engagement in subjects across curricula?

  One teacher suggests, for instance, that lyrics can be used in English language arts as a gateway to expand understanding of poetry.

  Curriculum

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  Achievement, enrollment fell more in schools with longer COVID-19 closures

  In the current school year, districts with more remote learning time lost 1.2% more students than those offering the most in-person instruction.

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  Opinion

  Entrepreneurship education won't save the teaching profession — but it's a good place to start

  A Florida educator writes that teacher satisfaction is a complex problem that can only be addressed with a multifaceted approach.

  School Models

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  USDA: States can still apply for limited school nutrition waivers

  The number of summer meal programs are expected to shrink this year now that a majority of pandemic-era waivers are set to expire June 30.

  Policy & Legal

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  'Scalpel, please': Students practice robotics, get taste of medical careers

  Utah students used a robotic tool that helps doctors perform surgeries at a nearby hospital, revealing their excitement in emerging medical careers. 

  Technology

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  More than half of first-time teachers in Alabama leave within 3 years

  A new statewide analysis on teacher shortages leads to calls for more data — and more support systems for new educators.

  Professional Development

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  Ed Dept: LAUSD must make up for special ed services missed during school shutdowns

  An investigation found the district failed to remedy the lack of services promised to students with disabilities, among other violations.

  Leadership

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  Third pandemic summer brings momentum for ARP investments

  New initiatives for technical assistance and searchable databases will be announced at an Ed Department virtual summit today.

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