The Latest
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FCC releases cybersecurity resource guide for budget-constrained schools
The resources spotlight free and low-cost options as well as key steps for protection following a record-breaking year for ransomware in 2023.
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Sponsored by Energy Systems Group (ESG)
Full STEAM ahead: Repurposing outdated spaces into state-of-the-art learning labs
Build engaging STEM/STEAM labs without new construction by reimagining existing school spaces.
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ESSER expiration prompts ‘walk-in’ protests at Chicago schools even as board promises no closures
The union-backed demonstrations at nearly 200 schools came amid a push from city hall for new leadership in the nation’s third-largest district.
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We have liftoff: NASA launches after-school programs in 10 states
The space agency is teaming up with the Education Department on a STEM program to provide hands-on learning to about 1,000 students.
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These 6 steps are key for responding to anonymous school threats
Recent guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency aims to help schools bolster their strategies as threats persist.
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Want to hone students’ critical thinking skills? Give them more opportunities for input
A Rand Corp. analysis finds student input contributes to more engaging and hands-on learning, which strengthens crucial skill sets.
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How should schools approach concerning behavior?
Amid an uptick in violent threats, schools are navigating threat assessment, reporting culture among teachers, and balancing support and discipline.
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ASBO ‘24: School business officials tackle tough issues
K-12 finance pros and district leaders shared strategies for handling school crises, using AI, managing workers’ comp and addressing special ed costs.
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POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a potential major school food service acquisition to an executive order impacting schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2025
Here's a guide to the events where school leaders can share best practices and learn about the issues shaping education in the new year.
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
For Houston superintendent, there’s nothing piecemeal about school turnarounds
Appointed to lead Texas’ largest district during a state takeover last year, Mike Miles is embracing a model of wholescale systemic change.
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Are preschoolers getting enough outdoor time?
A NIEER policy brief shows most state preschool programs don’t require outdoor time, but some have model programs for children’s exposure to nature.
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With ESSER expiration, COVID-19 spending prepares for finale
Today is the American Rescue Plan's obligation deadline, but spending continues through Jan. 28, 2025 — or longer for localities with an extension.
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Sodexo mulls acquisition of food service competitor Aramark
The potential deal involves two major players in the school food service management business.
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Education Department begins resolving discrimination cases related to Israel-Hamas war
The federal agency received an influx of Title VI complaints following Oct. 7. It has resolved four so far with many more waiting to be addressed.
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Biden administration issues executive order to improve active shooter drills
The order calls for federal agencies to help schools more effectively prepare for active shooter drills while preventing or minimizing potential trauma.
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How educators can help students learn to resolve conflict and move forward
One human development expert says it all starts at working to understand other people’s behavior and extend forgiveness.
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STAFFED UP
Where does teacher diversity stand?
With students of color comprising 52% of public school enrollment in 2022-23, new data illustrates the extent to which the “representation gap” persists.
Updated Sept. 27, 2024 -
ASBO '24
A lethal tornado struck. How did the district respond and recover?
Moore Public Schools administrators share lessons learned from that tragic day when seven students were killed in Oklahoma.
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Schools lack supports for victims of sexually explicit deepfake and real images
Only 36% of teachers say their school has a fair process that adequately helps victims of deepfake "non-consensual intimate imagery," a CDT report found.
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Opinion
The untapped strategy that can radically improve student outcomes
Partnerships that bridge the gap between early childhood and elementary school are enhancing the benefits of pre-K, writes Education Development Center’s David Jacobson.
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Should under-enrolled, low-performing schools be targeted for closure?
Closures can be unpopular and divisive — but operating under-capacity schools can be costly and inefficient, a Fordham Institute report says.
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Are digital devices hindering reading progress?
A Maryland nonprofit sounds a warning that technology can have detrimental effects on students’ reading and critical thinking skills.
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ASBO '24
How AI could benefit school business officials
From grant applications to budget narratives, administrators are cautiously digging into ways artificial intelligence can streamline daily operations.
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Scathing GAO reports blame Education Department leaders for FAFSA mess
A monthslong investigation found the department failed to properly oversee vendors and communicate with colleges and students.
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Districts balk at 2024 Title IX rule amid legal turmoil
The regulation’s complicated implementation has led some districts, even where the rule is legally in effect, to forego compliance.