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NCLB's 'hangover' and 'schools without walls': AASA finalists detail top ed concerns
At a panel discussion, the organization's Superintendent of the Year finalists shared thoughts on big-picture issues facing district leaders.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 10, 2020 -
RAND Corp project to survey districts, charter groups
One organization participating in the new American School District Panel says the surveys will delve into “how districts help school leaders innovate and solve problems.”
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Column
Pre-to-3: Head Start forges new partnerships to support children's transition into kindergarten
A former high school principal, Head Start Director Deborah Bergeron is working her connections with K-12 organizations to get more school and district leaders involved in PK-3 efforts.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Should school leaders close, consolidate under-enrolled schools?
In Chicago, like other cities nationwide, decisions to close schools could leave families angry and many displaced students struggling academically.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 10, 2020 -
District judge temporarily blocks Texas takeover of Houston ISD
The preliminary injunction hampers the state's plan to replace the HISD school board with a board of managers and prevents the state from intervening in underperforming schools.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 9, 2020 -
Ample planning key to smooth school rebuilds in wake of natural disasters
Preparation not only mitigates damage, but can keep the educational process running smoothly following an event while paving the way for necessary infrastructure improvements.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 9, 2020 -
Should districts set own attendance rules?
A Wyoming bill would allow local flexibility in determining excused and unexcused absences.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 9, 2020 -
Report: Music ed pays off across curriculum, justifying costs
An analysis of research by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation finds schools offering music programs have a 90.2% graduation rate and a 93.3% attendance rate.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 8, 2020 -
Building growth mindset requires rethinking lesson structures
One educator suggests encouraging more creative results and giving students time to work through mistakes so they can try again.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 8, 2020 -
Q&A
Curricular Counsel: Mobile lab key piece of Georgia CAO's early literacy, ELL progress
A Language Academy is also central to Calhoun City Schools CAO Kelli Kendrick's endeavors to address the district's large English learner population.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2020 -
NY district launches facial recognition technology after addressing privacy concerns
The tech has been met with pushback over issues related to student data privacy and false identification in districts nationwide.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 8, 2020 -
Opinion
The Blindside Project: How to reverse the discipline cycle with existing resources
When middle school principal Mike Gaskell's building unexpectedly took on a pre-K program, he saw an opportunity to get at-risk teenagers on track through a reading initiative.
By Mike Gaskell • Jan. 8, 2020 -
How an 8-page catalog is transforming parent engagement in Philadelphia
A brightly colored catalog is boosting visibility for more than a dozen workshops that can be made available to parents at any school upon request.
By Natalie Gross • Jan. 8, 2020 -
NYC developing new curriculum in effort to curb hate crimes
The city will launch a curriculum next year in response to a recent string of anti-Semitic attacks.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 7, 2020 -
Report: Florida, Ohio called 'advanced leaders' in K-12 media literacy efforts
Advocacy group Media Literacy Now says 14 states have laws with "some media-literacy language" and others will consider bills this year, but some say progress "is too slow."
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 7, 2020 -
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Report: NYC schools remain segregated even within diverse districts
Some 41% of the city's 1,842 schools were found to not represent their districts' demographics, but while certain policies exacerbate the problem, they also give ed leaders a realistic place to begin integration efforts.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 7, 2020 -
Adeline Kon/K-12 Dive
5 K-12 trends to watch in 2020
New approaches to assessment, concerns over security and privacy, and reimagining what defines classrooms and instruction are among factors that will drive education in the coming year.
By Linda Jacobson , Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • Jan. 6, 2020 -
Administrators embrace instructional leadership through teaching
Teaching allows principals to stay engaged, connect with educators, and create well-informed solutions to classroom problems.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 6, 2020 -
Study: Obesity risk lower for children who drink whole milk
The report is likely to contribute to further debate over the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back Obama-era school nutrition standards.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 6, 2020 -
Recent school ransomware attacks highlight need for ongoing vigilance
At least two such attacks have been reported so far in 2020, with the number of publicly disclosed incidents climbing to 745 since 2016 as schools become increasingly valuable targets by hackers.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 3, 2020 -
ASD Nest program builds SEL for autistic students, peers
In New York City, specially trained teachers allow for one-on-one support of students on the spectrum while continuing general curriculum in the classroom.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 3, 2020 -
Chief Justice Roberts urges focus on civics ed
In his year-end report, he highlights efforts by federal and state courts to help improve students’ knowledge of how government works.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 2, 2020 -
Districts can deploy tech-savvy students to support IT staff
Allowing students to put skills to practical use and earn industry certification can also alleviate the burden on strained school and district IT staff.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 2, 2020 -
Deep Dive
PreparED: Family engagement, 'tailored PD' occupy new principal's first year
As Prince George’s County Public Schools’ David Brown looks for opportunities to improve achievement, he’s holding teachers accountable while relying on them as "content leaders."
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 2, 2020 -
Opinion
Financial literacy should be taught to kids — not adults
Lessons on money management should begin in the early years, writes high school counselor Danielle Orange-Scott.
By Danielle Orange-Scott • Jan. 2, 2020
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