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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.
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Opinion3 inclusive education myths busted
A district assistive technology specialist writes that removing barriers for diverse students requires overcoming pervasive narratives in learning.
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With all 50 states' ARP plans approved, Ed Dept to release remaining $41B
District leaders hesitate to spend the funds on long-term programs despite three pots of ESSER relief and prompts from Ed Secretary Miguel Cardona.
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3 ways district leaders are adapting pandemic learning experiences
From new grading systems to an increased focus on flexibility, superintendents are shifting virtual learning tools and approaches for in-person use.
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Omicron, staff shortages interrupt in-person school
Several large school systems are pivoting to remote learning as they balance health concerns with keeping students on track academically.
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Focusing on problem-solving in math improves understanding
One expert suggests breaking topics into actionable steps to boost students' confidence amid pandemic setbacks.
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Lessons In Leadership: 6 key takeaways from a year of school leader conversations
In case you missed any of this year's installments, we've highlighted some of the best insights on teacher retention, student engagement and more.
