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  Quarantine absence policies threaten state funding for California schools

  Conflicting quarantine attendance rules in the state come against a backdrop of a lack of guidance from other states. 

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  Ransomware in education: Schools hit hard

  Learn about the prevalence of ransomware in education, and what schools need to do to strengthen their defenses.

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  Report: Schools' role in promoting civic engagement growing more important

  Committing to teaching about democracy can include opportunities for respectful, productive conversations on controversial topics, the authors write.

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  Strengthen student-teacher relationships to boost achievement

  Respect, trust and "empathic listening" can have a positive effect on academic outcomes, student well-being and confidence.

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  Opinion

  Anti-racism and equity in schools is empirical, not ideological

  It is school leaders' responsibility to ask what the "balanced perspective" is when it comes to racial equity, two district communications specialists write.

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  Texas district erects Wi-Fi towers to expand internet connectivity

  School systems get creative to connect students to reliable internet service after the pandemic exposed a greater need to solve the digital divide.

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  Study correlates SROs with increased risk of school firearm discharges, disciplines, arrests

  Researchers suggest general safety benefits of SROs come at a "high cost" of exclusionary discipline rates for Black students and those with disabilities.

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  How COVID-19 may change the conversation about class size

  Some see federal relief funding as an opportunity to finally reduce class sizes so educators can better meet individual student needs.

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  Report: District boundaries, affordable housing access fuel funding disparities

  Researchers with Bellwether Education Partners find an inequitable funding gap that averages $6,355 per pupil for districts.

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  How can school districts include family child care programs in pre-K offerings?

  Advocates say creating a more cohesive early childhood support system with options for families could help better prepare children for kindergarten.

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  NAEP: Trends assessment data shows lowest performers faring worse in math and reading

  A widening divide between the lowest and highest performers is a systemic problem that predates the pandemic, said NCES Commissioner Peggy Carr.

  Curriculum

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  3 best-practice approaches for assessing students with disabilities

  Results from informal and formal student assessments can help determine effective instructional strategies and individualized supports.

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  Schools look to increase rigor of teacher preparation while still facing shortages

  Indiana won’t allow special education emergency teaching permits beginning 2022-23 but will accept teachers actively preparing for full licensure.

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  3 cybersecurity best practices to keep school networks safe as students — and devices — return

  An estimated 1,180 cyber-related incidents have hit K-12 since 2016, and an influx of digital tools opens new vulnerabilities as students return in person.

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  Decade of data shows matching student-teacher race reduced NYC suspensions

  White educators are more likely to discipline students of color. Diversifying the teacher workforce and offering bias interventions can combat the trend.

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  Opinion

  What College Board learned from one of the nation's largest-ever online exam deployments

  The nonprofit adapted during a year of disrupted learning to preserve opportunities for 1.8 million students who opted to complete AP exams online.

  School Models

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  School leaders should consider unique needs when choosing SEL programming

  Analyzing data and getting input from school community stakeholders is essential to identify which model is the best fit for students.

  Curriculum

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  How can districts protect school boards, administrators as threats grow?

  School systems are often reluctant to consider safety precautions for administrative buildings, but threats and intimidation may force the issue.

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  Wallace Foundation identifies 6 policy areas where lawmakers can support principal pipelines

  A report suggests states should adopt approaches offering flexibility and district incentives to launch pipeline initiatives rather than embracing rigid standards.

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  School COVID-19 testing hit with supply chain delays, bandwidth challenges

  Federal officials have promised an increase in testing capacity, which helped schools reopen for in-person learning toward the end of the last school year.

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  After calls for systemic change, school police debates stall amid safety concerns

  Anecdotal evidence shows districts are keeping SROs largely in place, with minor modifications like changes to school police uniforms.

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  How will pandemic learning impact graduation rates long-term?

  The latest Building A Grad Nation report suggests no significant drop yet from early evidence, but a lack of sustained state support could lead to declines.

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  Don't overlook the power of estimation in boosting students' math skills

  Helping students learn to establish parameters for where a solution should fall can boost their confidence in tackling math more broadly.

  Curriculum

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  3 ways expanding early college curriculum benefits high schoolers

  Programming can facilitate "grow your own" teacher initiatives, entry to skilled trades, and higher grad rates, benefiting students and districts alike.

  Curriculum

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  To boost teacher voice, start with rethinking staff meetings

  Embracing bottom-up decision-making can empower teachers, facilitate greater professional development, and improve engagement and retention.

  Leadership

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  California is first state to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for students

  The requirement goes into effect for the school term immediately following the FDA's full approval of a vaccine for students ages 12 to 15.

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