Leadership: Page 11

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    Education Department pushes principals, districts to spread gun storage awareness

    The administration acknowledged that while educators already have a lot on their plates, they are in a unique position to get the message across.

    By • Jan. 26, 2024
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    5 superintendents to watch in 2024

    Longevity, commitments to school culture and innovation, and turnaround imperatives are just a few reasons to keep an eye on these leaders.

    By , , , • Jan. 26, 2024
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    Teacher and Staff Challenges

    Federal policy changes are further complicating K-12 workforce challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, adding to debate over what’s needed to keep teachers and staff in the profession or bring them back.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    NCES data sheds light on post-pandemic shifts for SROs, mental health resources

    Data shows declines in school resource officer postings and mental health resources, but finds increases in social-emotional learning supports.

    By • Jan. 24, 2024
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    Career and technical education faces obstacles to meet demand

    Challenges for these programs include lack of funds, teacher shortages and outdated stigmas, said panelists during a House subcommittee hearing.

    By • Jan. 19, 2024
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    White House, Ed Dept call for ‘bold actions’ to improve student achievement

    Attendance, high-dosage tutoring and expanded learning time are areas of focus emphasized by the Biden administration.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Finalists for Superintendent of the Year stress importance of fiscal advocacy

    The four district leaders spoke about innovative funding sources, legislative advocacy and support for students.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Child care experts offer optimism amid growing challenges

    Increased advocacy is a hopeful sign even as some providers report cutting wages and salary increases or serving fewer children, said one industry insider.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    8 K-12 trends to watch in 2024

    Chronic absenteeism, academic recovery, artificial intelligence and waning COVID relief funds are among the slate of challenges school leaders face.

    By , , • Jan. 9, 2024
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    Special ed dispute resolution trends mostly return to pre-pandemic levels

    Data from a technical assistance center shows a 47% increase in written state complaints in 2021-22 over the previous year.

    By • Jan. 8, 2024
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    States, districts clarify special education rules for informal removals

    Education Department guidance in 2022 highlighted how shortened days are subject to IDEA’s requirements to the same extent as disciplinary removals.

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    5 insights from top school administrators in 2023

    We’ve highlighted some key insights on community voice, union negotiations, crisis management and more from this year’s conversations.

    By • Jan. 2, 2024
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    Experts advise false alarm planning as swatting, hoaxes trend in 2023

    Coordinating with local and federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, could help school systems minimize disruptions.

    By • Dec. 22, 2023
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    Dive Awards

    The K-12 Dive Awards for 2023

    These leaders are boosting achievement with commitments to school culture, strong communication and innovative learning models.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    District of the Year: Bismarck Public Schools

    North Dakota’s largest district is pioneering a mastery-based push to create pathways where students can follow their passions and interests.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    Superintendent of the Year: Mary Elizabeth Davis, Henry County Schools

    Over the past six years, Davis has led her 52-school, 43,000-student district in Georgia to an 11-point growth in state accountability measures.

    By • Dec. 6, 2023
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    Principal of the Year: Kevin Sotomayor, Isaac Middle School

    For the Phoenix school leader, lifting a school from near-failing to a “B” started with building a fun, supportive staff culture that “trickled down” to students.

    By • Dec. 5, 2023
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    PISA results show math performance declined globally amid COVID-19

    Though the results echo trends highlighted in recent NAEP scores, the U.S. struggled less in math than other industrialized nations did.

    By • Dec. 5, 2023
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    How schools are addressing antisemitism and Islamophobia

    School districts are working to prevent bullying and harassment amid an uptick in incidents nationwide in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.

    By Kate Rix • Dec. 4, 2023
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    Increasing student diversity in suburbs creating challenges, opportunities

    Suburban schools face unique social, cultural and academic barriers as they aim for educational equity.

    By • Dec. 1, 2023
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    NYC schools face Title VI probe over alleged Islamophobia, antisemitism

    The nation’s largest school district is the third to come under investigation for potential violations in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.

    By • Nov. 30, 2023
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    Eating bugs and sleeping on the roof: How some schools are reinventing fundraisers

    Three schools recently took nontraditional approaches to fundraising. The results yielded more than just money.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
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    ‘Opportunity’ knocked — and stayed: Successes and flaws of DC’s private school voucher program

    While some credit the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program as a "lifeline" for thousands of low-income students, others are pushing for its demise.

    By , , • Nov. 21, 2023
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    School districts navigate wave of activism in wake of Israel-Hamas war

    Students protesting the Middle East situation and teachers’ personal views on the issue have pushed administrators to steer around political divides.

    By • Nov. 13, 2023
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    Less than 1% of COVID emergency funds approved for spending extensions

    The small amount sought for late liquidation in the first two allocations could indicate states and districts were able to spend down their funds.

    By • Nov. 13, 2023
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From supply chain challenges impacting school cafeterias to CDC data on teen vape use, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Nov. 10, 2023