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How are school districts easing transitions for Afghan students?
Preparations for incoming refugees include expediting enrollment and offering mental health, healthcare and other wraparound services.
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Report: Fear of discrimination prevents many LGBTQ youth from participating in sports
Just 4% of respondents in a Trevor Project report said they would feel comfortable talking to their coach or sports leader if they were struggling.
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School districts hesitate to use ARP funding for construction projects
The tight spending deadline and issues finding contractors make it difficult for districts to use American Rescue Plan funds to renovate or build new facilities.
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Deep Dive3 ways educators are addressing the 20th anniversary of 9/11 in curriculum
From using a poem written by the U.S. poet laureate at the time as a springboard for discussion to engaging the community, resources are plentiful.
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Mentorships can expand students' curricular engagement, motivation
Connecting students with mentorship opportunities can allow deeper exploration of interests while making subject matter more personally relevant.
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Report: Attendance boundary changes can alleviate school segregation
Districts have the power to make even small changes that can reduce inequality between schools, according to Urban Institute research.
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Rising Leaders: K-12's standout assistant principals and district leaders
We're recognizing 21 trailblazing administrators providing support, asking the right questions and reinforcing the visions of their schools and central offices.
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How an inquiry-based approach can support teachers in return to school
Experts suggest encouraging educators to utilize a descriptive inquiry approach can help them engage school communities in addressing challenges.
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OCR opens discrimination investigation into Florida school masking policy
The latest investigation joins mask mandate ban inquiries in five other states over compliance with the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act.
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4 ways schools are enhancing parent relationships in the return to classrooms
School systems will need to be proactive on outreach and attention to individual students' needs to retain and attract families, researchers say.
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Ed Dept announces Project SAFE grants to support districts facing state penalties over masks
The program is part of President Joe Biden's latest steps to address the spread of COVID-19 as several states retain bans on school mask mandates.
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Schools systems continue to weigh roles of police on campus
Recommended strategies for positive school-police partnerships include clear understanding law enforcement shouldn't be involved in school discipline.
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ColumnLessons In Leadership: How a Georgia principal prioritized students in school turnaround efforts
Marietta High School Principal Keith Ball says being a consistent presence in students' lives matters just as much as logistical overhauls he's overseen.
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Justice Kagan sides with district on right to remove student under Title IX
The case is among the first to challenge emergency powers granted to school districts last year under the Trump administration.
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Missouri program seeks to strengthen parent communication with $2M Ed Dept grant
The effort will provide direct training in two school districts on engaging and collaborating with parents to improve interventions and achievement.
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Rising District Leaders: Assistant superintendents driving inclusion, curriculum and learning
In an era of increasingly distributed leadership, these assistant superintendents and cabinet-level leaders have proven critical to their districts' success.
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Influx of school devices provides crucial opportunities for data privacy lessons
Experts suggest students be taught to clear search histories, hard drives and more before returning school-issued devices.
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Feds to require large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine
The requirements will impact some 80 million workers in the private sector, in addition to many federal employees and contractors, the White House said.
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How a Maryland district is using a public-private partnership to build 6 schools in 3 years
Prince George's County Public Schools will be the first district to use a P3 to bundle design, financing, construction and maintenance of a group of schools.
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OpinionWhy we're prioritizing SEL this year
Four educators write that additional supports are a necessity for students and their families this year to proactively address pandemic stress and trauma.
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Groups request details on ESSER spending for underserved students
The data reporting on relief funding will be valuable but could be burdensome for school systems, some organizations say.
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Rising Principals: School leaders driving mentorship, support, counseling and more
As principals' roles have expanded, so have those of assistant principals. These leaders exemplify the support and commitment driving school success.
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How states are strengthening financial literacy programs
Interest continues to build for financial education as a growing number of states require courses for graduation.
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Guiding students through study strategies can boost math confidence
One suggested approach is to have students learn the skills in the format through which they'll later be assessed.
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Burnout busters: 5 strategies to help school leaders combat pandemic fatigue
As COVID-19 persists amid other concerns, sharing leadership and maintaining self-care are among tips offered by principals and superintendents.
