Leadership: Page 13

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    4 ways administrators can mitigate disruptive student behaviors

    As schools add intervention strategies to address an uptick in disruptive behaviors, research from EAB identifies best practices for educators.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    How much is extreme weather hindering learning?

    A story map by Climate Action Campaign aims to illustrate the adverse impact of heat, hurricanes and other weather events on learning.

    By • Sept. 8, 2023
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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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    Americans’ perception of education quality reaches lowest point in 2 decades

    Public satisfaction with the K-12 system has been on a steady decline since the pandemic began, but parents remain more likely to report approval.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    Schools fine-tune services to address influx of migrant students

    From welcome centers for enrollment to leadership clubs, schools are boosting resources for newcomers.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
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    What did principals prioritize to prepare for the new school year?

    From examining the previous year’s data to focusing on personal development, three principals shared what they do to hit the ground running in fall.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Sept. 5, 2023
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    How a New York superintendent found her passion in school turnarounds

    The Roosevelt Union Free School District’s Deborah Wortham says the most important questions students have of leaders are, “Do I care? Am I visible?”

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Illness, climate events start another school year with cancellations

    While many of these in-person learning disruptions are temporary, educators and families remain concerned about academic recovery.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
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    BACK TO SCHOOL '23

    4 best practices to ensure smooth transitions for new high schoolers

    Adjusting to the academic and social pressures that come with entering high school can create anxiety for students and families alike.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Aug. 25, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From anticipated budget reductions to a prominent test’s online transition, what did you learn from our stories the week of Aug. 21?

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
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    BACK TO SCHOOL '23

    Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2023-24

    These exceptional administrators make the grade on student engagement, social-emotional support, career education and more.

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
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    How are districts preparing for the end of American Rescue Plan funds?

    Superintendents anticipate reductions to specialist staffing, summer learning programs and staff compensation, according to a report from AASA.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    BACK TO SCHOOL '23

    New school year stretches budgets for districts, teachers and families

    Teachers often dip into their personal funds, for instance spending an average of $820.14 on classroom supplies in 2022-23, according to an analysis.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    BACK TO SCHOOL '23

    How 90-day plans shape the beginning of a successful school year

    While the strategy can look different across schools and districts, four K-12 leaders share why the 90-day model works in setting the tone for a new year.

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Medicaid ‘unwinding’ explained for families in school toolkit

    Some 536,400 children have lost access to Medicaid and CHIP insurance since automatic renewals ended in April.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Why the superintendent job is getting harder

    As a Chiefs for Change brief looks at the complexities of the role, two former superintendents share how they worked through challenges.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    3 key best practices from the White House K-12 cybersecurity summit

    School leaders must take prevention seriously and know who to call when an attack happens, government officials and educators said.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    NCTQ: State policies hinder progress on teacher diversity

    States are ramping up recruitment and retention efforts but lack measures aimed directly at diversifying the workforce, a new report finds.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From school construction concerns to a Senate committee’s FY24 education spending proposal, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 31?

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    New Jersey school district to pay $9.1M in bullying settlement

    The case is one of many negligence suits against school districts in the past decade and comes amid a rise in student misbehavior following the pandemic. 

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Equity in IDEA: The rising challenge of significant disproportionality

    School leaders seek solutions amid ballooning racial disparities among students with disabilities.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Equity in IDEA: Finding solutions to racial disproportionality in special ed

    Efforts to remedy overrepresentation of students with disabilities takes time and collaboration with general education, experts say.

    By , , • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Equity in IDEA: Why racial disparities are increasing in special ed programs

    A nearly 100% increase in the number of districts identified as significantly disproportionate is causing school leaders to examine data and practices.

    By , , • July 31, 2023
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    Principal turnover rose during height of pandemic

    While turnover increased between the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years, long-term attrition remains at levels similar to previous years, NCES data shows.

    By • July 31, 2023
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    How Georgia is retaining new special ed leaders

    The state's Special Education Leadership Development Academy offers continuous training resources and coaching for new administrators.

    By • July 26, 2023
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    CDC finds ‘significant’ increase in developmental disabilities among children

    The agency’s survey, however, finds no notable changes in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability.

    By • July 25, 2023