Leadership: Page 13

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    How prioritizing culture boosted attendance, academics in a Virginia middle school

    Shampriest Bevel, who began her principal role mid-pandemic, says it was critical to put student and teacher voice first and “focus on what people really needed.”

    By • Feb. 29, 2024
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    How do equitable grading practices affect expectations?

    A Thomas B. Fordham Institute report examines how homework bans and penalty prohibitions for late work and cheating impact student accountability.

    By • Feb. 28, 2024
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    Infrastructure & School Operations

    With a new presidential administration and potential funding changes on the way, schools face an array of challenges in day-to-day operations. 

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    K-12 learning loss could create headaches for colleges

    Higher ed faces enrollment challenges stemming from less prepared high school graduates and a declining pool of students, a recent report says.

    By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 28, 2024
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    Massachusetts governor rejects request for National Guard to address high school violence

    A district’s leaders requested Guard assistance due to a rise in substance abuse, violence and security incidents in one high school.

    By • Feb. 27, 2024
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    National Newcomer Network urges supports, policies for newly arrived students

    The group’s policy recommendations include money for wraparound services and building capacity for disaggregated data.

    By • Feb. 26, 2024
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    Superintendents know AI is important, so why aren’t more addressing it?

    Despite facing myriad other pressing issues, district leaders shouldn’t sleep on AI, an EAB report said.

    By • Feb. 26, 2024
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    What do superintendents need to know about artificial intelligence?

    District leaders shared strategies and advice on ethics, responsible use, and the technology’s limitations at the National Conference on Education.

    By • Feb. 22, 2024
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    State ed leaders detail successes and struggles of expanding science of reading

    As leaders shared lessons they’ve learned, CCSSO released a state-by-state analysis of science of reading legislation and implementation efforts.

    By • Feb. 22, 2024
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    Are panic buttons the key to improving school safety response times?

    At AASA’s National Conference on Education, three superintendents detailed how wearable alarm badges have bolstered safety in their schools.

    By • Feb. 20, 2024
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    What does successful education reform look like?

    McKinsey research on 14 education systems worldwide finds success often centers on governance rather than a specific curriculum or service.

    By • Feb. 12, 2024
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    Parents of Oxford High School shooter sentenced to up to 15 years in prison

    James and Jennifer Crumbley were each found guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter in separate trials.

    By • Updated April 9, 2024
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    Enrollment takes slight turn up, but still lags behind pre-pandemic levels

    Pre-K-12 rolls remained 2% lower than 2019 levels, at 49.6 million, continuing a public school enrollment trend that began in fall 2020.

    By • Feb. 5, 2024
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    Summer learning is a top ESSER spending priority for academic recovery

    Factors driving COVID-19 relief spending include mental health needs, lagging test scores and the desire for financial stability, an ASBO survey finds.

    By • Feb. 2, 2024
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    School support and improvement plan oversight falls short, says GAO

    Less than half of school support and improvement plans met federal requirements like including a needs assessments and identifying inequities.

    By • Feb. 2, 2024
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    House subcommittee seeks solutions for lagging academics, attendance

    While discussing fixes to pandemic-related setbacks in schools, lawmakers accused each other of impeding progress through political distractions.

    By • Feb. 1, 2024
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    The K-12 outlook for 2024: Funds are waning, challenges aren’t

    We've gathered our trends to watch, leaders to follow and more in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.

    By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024
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    Ballooning chronic absenteeism requires state intervention

    Despite some improvement, absenteeism rates remain high and “can easily overwhelm a district’s capacity to respond,” said one attendance expert.

    By • Jan. 31, 2024
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    5 principals to watch in 2024

    Efforts to address student mental health, budget hurdles, school culture, and student engagement and achievement set these leaders apart.

    By , , , • Jan. 31, 2024
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    How 6 high schools reformed to improve post-pandemic outcomes

    Helping students prepare for both college and career while maintaining high expectations was a common theme among the schools, a study finds.

    By • Jan. 29, 2024
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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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    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