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With burnout on the rise, districts turn to staff SEL and bringing joy to learning
District leaders and education experts say school staff well-being is important for student achievement and for preventing staff shortages.
By Kara Arundel • June 16, 2021 -
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Minnesota's 'Grow Your Own' programs aim to diversify teaching staffs
Statewide grant programs focus on recruiting paraprofessionals and high school students into the teaching profession.
By Kara Arundel • June 16, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe K-12 Dive Outlook on 2021
To help keep you in the loop, K-12 Dive has gathered our 2021 outlook coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends and leaders to watch in the months ahead.
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As discipline guidance pendulum swings once again, what does it mean for schools?
With yet another reversal — and potential expansion — of policy expected from the Education Department, administrators must once again adjust.
By Naaz Modan • June 15, 2021 -
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How a South Carolina district is reexamining grading policies for equity
Richland School District Two is reviewing consistency in grading and the measurement of homework assignments, among other practices.
By Kara Arundel • June 15, 2021 -
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Will daily school health checks continue in the fall?
Daily home-based health questionnaires helped contact tracing efforts for in-person learning this year, and some districts plan to continue the practice.
By Kara Arundel • June 11, 2021 -
Tell us about your school district's rising leaders
K-12 Dive is now accepting submissions for Rising Leaders, a project spotlighting trailblazing assistant principals and assistant superintendents.
By Roger Riddell • June 09, 2021 -
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Analysis: Detailed, frequent chronic absenteeism data can inform interventions
Disappointing trends in Connecticut’s attendance data this school year also reveal opportunities for increased student participation.
By Kara Arundel • June 09, 2021 -
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Ed Dept report documents pandemic's toll on underserved students
New maintenance of equity guidance aims to prevent disproportionate budget cuts for high-poverty school districts.
By Kara Arundel • June 09, 2021 -
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OpinionSchools must provide assessments to see where students stand after pandemic
The superintendent of San Antonio ISD writes that exams are more crucial than ever to target supports and help students gain lost ground.
By Pedro Martinez • June 08, 2021 -
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3 CTE directors share tips for strong school-business partnerships
Collaborations require time, creativity and flexibility but can yield many benefits for students and companies.
By Kara Arundel • June 08, 2021 -
How can schools make LGBT parents feel welcome?
Most schools operate under heteronormative cultures, but modifications to paperwork and some events are a good starting point for inclusive policies.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 07, 2021 -
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Is public school enrollment set to make a comeback?
While traditional public schools may lose some students to charter or private schools, researchers predict many students might return in the long-term.
By Naaz Modan • June 04, 2021 -
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Study: Pre-COVID-19 summer slide worse for special education students
From fall to spring testing, students with disabilities showed greater academic performance growth than their peers, according to new research.
By Kara Arundel • June 04, 2021 -
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3 strategies for easing wary students, families back into in-person learning
Though President Joe Biden and teacher union heads have set expectations for a full reopening in fall, school leaders still face barriers to buy-in.
By Katie Navarra • June 03, 2021 -
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Lessons In Leadership: 4 district leaders share advice for addressing burnout
As several spring resignations nationwide illustrate, the toll of an unprecedented year of disruption is being felt at all levels of K-12.
By Roger Riddell • June 02, 2021 -
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Report: Schools should direct students toward a valuable resource — their peers
A new Christensen Institute report shares the importance of peer-to-peer connections and how schools can facilitate models for productive relationships.
By Kara Arundel • June 02, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWhy having too many or too few special education students matters
With a predicted rise in the number of referrals, schools should have tiered supports in place and monitor for inappropriate identifications.
By Kara Arundel • June 01, 2021 -
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Professional learning communities crucial to build school culture around diversity, inclusion
PLCs can provide opportunities for participants to speak and listen from the heart, accept feedback and create change, an education coach suggests.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 28, 2021 -
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OpinionTo meaningfully address learning loss, schools must use federal funds to reform education
A former chief academic officer for Delaware writes that achieving long-term results from relief funding will require a comprehensive rethinking of how school works.
By Michael Watson • May 27, 2021 -
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NAEP: 4th grade science scores drop, 8th and 12th grade remain steady
Racial and gender performance gaps have narrowed since 2009, driven by improving scores from female and Black and Hispanic students.
By Kara Arundel • May 26, 2021 -
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Deep DiveDecoding the Divide: Pandemic highlights struggles, silver linings of digital special education
Virtual learning led to stronger school-family partnerships, but some students with disabilities couldn't access individualized services from home.
By Kara Arundel • May 25, 2021 -
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Deep DiveDecoding the Divide: How COVID-19 thrust a long-widening digital gap into the spotlight
The pandemic forced emergency investment to connect all students to digital learning opportunities, but holes remain in access and training.
By Roger Riddell • May 25, 2021 -
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Decoding the Divide: The struggle to make 21st century learning equitable for all students
A year of unprecedented disruption prompted significant investment to expand digital equity, but gaps persist in a number of areas.
By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • May 25, 2021 -
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Taking time to hear teachers' concerns crucial to encouraging, retaining them
The strain of the coronavirus pandemic has left many educators feeling burnt out, leading many to leave the profession or take leaves of absence.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 24, 2021 -
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States delay federal aid distribution, hampering district budgeting, programs
Delays have been especially noticeable in ESSER I and II, impacting plans for summer school and leaving superintendents to fly blind when budgeting.
By Naaz Modan • May 21, 2021
