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States easing substitute teaching requirements to soften shortage impacts
While encouraged by recent state-approved solutions, experts worry how ongoing substitute shortages will continue to harm students, staff.
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Sponsored by D2LCreating community-based learning in a blended environment
Three steps to create blended learning opportunities that integrate the community into teaching.
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Survey: 37% of teachers will likely quit if K-12 censorship laws reach them
Overall, nearly three in 10 teachers said it's very likely or likely they will quit teaching this year, according to data from nonprofit Stand for Children.
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Study: Anti-CRT campaigns impact districts with 35% of nation's students
The research analyzes how a broad network of conservative organizations fueled sweeping local action in the critical race theory “conflict campaign.”
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How de-escalation strategies can reduce disruptive classroom behaviors
Using specific approaches matched to the phases of a classroom behavior crisis cycle can help schools prevent or respond to intense situations.
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Rural schools strained by COVID protocol resistance, challenges
“I've had nurses get yelled at, get hung up on and get cussed at,” said one district head nurse who expects the pushback will result in nurses quitting.
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Trust, cultural responsiveness key to strengthen school-parent relationships
As in-person learning and pre-pandemic routines rebound, families and educators are seeking to maintain new connections and repair any fractures.
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5 principals to watch in 2022
These school leaders are rising to the occasion on inclusive and equitable education, strong and consistent communication, school culture and more.
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GAO: Schools with vulnerable students face 'heightened challenges' post-natural disaster
While impacts of natural disasters are long term, funding can dissipate in the short term before full need is met.
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95% of teachers say mentors make a difference for students
A national survey of teachers finds 82% report mentoring improves academic outcomes, and 83% said it imparts skills that support success.
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Schools trim precautions as COVID-19 test shortages, infections grow
Districts are having to limit testing to return to school and contact tracing, though some experts suggest omicron signals the virus' transition to endemic.
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Report: Colorado reading law update boosts quality of literacy curriculum
A Fordham Institute analysis suggests changes led to the use of more state-approved literacy material and adjustments to teacher prep programs.
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States look to ease funding declines spurred by low student attendance
How states count students and when those counts take place can have big impacts on state-to-district allocations.
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Schools expand credit recovery to keep students on track for graduation
Personalizing and growing credit recovery options are among popular nontraditional approaches districts have supported with relief funding.
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SCOTUS blocks Biden vaccine mandate, relieving districts of compliance
In the meantime, districts are tied to local and state requirements, and a future mandate could include "cramped and crowded" workplaces.
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Study: Student affordability views impact college enrollment, and trends could worsen during COVID
Significant disparities in enrollment exist between students who thought their families could afford college versus those who didn’t, NCES data shows.
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5 superintendents to watch in 2022
These administrators' track records and outlooks toward top issues facing K-12 and the challenges ahead make them key players to keep an eye on.
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K-12 connectivity on the rise, but work still needed
As 25% more districts nationwide met FCC bandwidth goal in 2021, experts called the advancement encouraging.
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Amid USDA's $750M boost to school meal support, experts question sustainability
Creating a universal school meals policy and balancing the supply chain are long-term solutions needed to sustain meal programs, experts say.
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Amid omicron surge, policies restrict districts' remote learning options
Bus driver shortages and teacher absences are making it difficult to maintain in-person instruction, and virtual is no longer an option in some locations.
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Districts get creative to maintain special ed services as COVID drags on
As districts clear backlog of evaluations and IEP reviews, ensuring services and support remains challenging amid new bumps in the road.
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Black and male teachers score lower on observations despite similar qualifications
Research from Vanderbilt University found racial gaps in observation scores were larger in schools where Black teachers were racially isolated.
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8 K-12 trends to watch in 2022
Fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing policy pingpong, curricular controversy and more are set to impact schools this year.
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Where are state COVID vaccine mandates for schools heading?
Experts say more time might be needed for successful student vaccine mandates at the state level.
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Survey: Parents' top concern is political involvement in K-12
Parents want themselves and educators — not politicians — involved in their children’s education, according to a survey from nonprofit Learning Heroes.
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Decade of data highlights SEL best practices from 20 districts
Collaborating Districts Initiative participants found ways to expand and sustain SEL amid leadership and budget changes — and improve student outcomes.
