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NASSP: Federal support needed to curb threats, violence toward school leaders
Conflicts over schools' COVID-19 safety measures have seen principals face threats to their personal safety as well as that of their schools.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Panelists: Heal school community polarization for sake of children's health
Leaders can start by validating people’s concerns and emphasizing that everyone wants the same thing — to keep students safe.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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An influx of tools for students and teachers requires new approaches to managing school tech, from policies and procedures to platforms for tracking inventory and usage.
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Playing during a pandemic: How schools keep music education going
Allowable uses under ESSER funding support the continuation of music programming, including the hiring and training of music educators.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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Groups request details on ESSER spending for underserved students
The data reporting on relief funding will be valuable but could be burdensome for school systems, some organizations say.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 07, 2021 -
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Schools updating remote learning policies in reaction to COVID-19 cases, quarantines
Districts nationwide are taking different approaches to balance the safety of students and staff with pressures to provide full-time, in-person learning.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 03, 2021 -
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Report: Despite struggles, pandemic-era online learning holds promise for student-centered learning
Ed tech and blended learning approaches need to be high quality and have teacher buy-in to be effective, research says.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 02, 2021 -
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4 ways schools are enhancing parent relationships in the return to classrooms
School systems will need to be proactive on outreach and attention to individual students' needs to retain and attract families, researchers say.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 01, 2021 -
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ColumnLessons In Leadership: How a Georgia principal prioritized students in school turnaround efforts
Marietta High School Principal Keith Ball says being a consistent presence in students' lives matters just as much as logistical overhauls he's overseen.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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Biden administration pledges $85M to support student mental health
Research shows the rate of student depression, anxiety and stress in teenagers has risen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 30, 2021 -
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OCR opens discrimination investigation into Florida school masking policy
The latest investigation joins mask mandate ban inquiries in five other states over compliance with the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 30, 2021 -
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OpinionAccess to meals must be a priority in the return to school
An estimated one in six children across the nation could struggle with hunger as they re-enter the classroom.
By Jillien Meier • Aug. 30, 2021 -
What can schools do to curb disproportionality among Black male students in special education?
Black students are 40% more likely to be disproportionately represented among students with disabilities, but school leaders can take steps to break the trend.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Districts begin mandating COVID-19 vaccines for eligible students
The momentum for decisions to require student vaccination follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Which teacher recruitment, retention strategies pay off amid COVID-19?
Officials in states such as Connecticut report seeing "a record-breaking interest" in the teaching profession despite pandemic strain.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Ed Dept: Districts shouldn't rely primarily on parents to identify students with disabilities
In a letter to state and local agencies, the department clarified child find and other responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Rising Principals: School leaders driving mentorship, support, counseling and more
As principals' roles have expanded, so have those of assistant principals. These leaders exemplify the support and commitment driving school success.
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Rising District Leaders: Assistant superintendents driving inclusion, curriculum and learning
In an era of increasingly distributed leadership, these assistant superintendents and cabinet-level leaders have proven critical to their districts' success.
By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Rising Leaders: K-12's standout assistant principals and district leaders
We're recognizing 21 trailblazing administrators providing support, asking the right questions and reinforcing the visions of their schools and central offices.
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Report: Pandemic's full impact on students with disabilities still unclear
District leaders can add to more nuanced data collection by documenting changes in inclusive practices and outcomes from ESSER and IDEA funding.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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How schools are using ESSER funds to attract, retain teachers
Initiatives such as alternative licensure routes, expanded educator supports and Grow Your Own programs are included in state plans.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 20, 2021 -
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How a Maryland district is using a public-private partnership to build 6 schools in 3 years
Prince George's County Public Schools will be the first district to use a P3 to bundle design, financing, construction and maintenance of a group of schools.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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Cardona: Mask mandate bans could be civil rights, discrimination issue
The education secretary also expressed support for superintendents defying such bans.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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Burnout busters: 5 strategies to help school leaders combat pandemic fatigue
As COVID-19 persists amid other concerns, sharing leadership and maintaining self-care are among tips offered by principals and superintendents.
By Katie Navarra • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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After feds intervene, Texas Education Agency says it won't enforce mask mandate ban
The Texas Supreme Court earlier this week backed Gov. Greg Abbott's ban following a letter to the state from Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
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How are schools addressing COVID-19 quarantines for fall?
The pandemic is disrupting in-person learning for a third school year in a row, but this time, remote learning policies for quarantines aren't so clear.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 16, 2021
