Leadership: Page 14

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    6 actions for closing racial gaps in schools

    Strengthening early literacy, increasing instructional time and providing wraparound services are among strategies recommended by McKinsey & Co.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    Leaders share 3 approaches to developing principal pipelines

    Education leadership experts detailed their best practices in fostering the next generation of principals through three programs in Georgia and Hawaii.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    Trendline

    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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    How can schools get ahead of staff vacancies?

    Florida principal Adam Lane suggests improving school culture is a central pillar to turning around recruitment and retention.

    By • July 20, 2023
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    GAO: USDA’s Foods in Schools program needs systematic improvements

    Challenges faced by the program, which provides 15% to 20% of foods used in school lunches, include delivery issues and price fluctuations.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    These 3 strategies are key when creating a school-based wellness center

    Two Pennsylvania high school leaders shared lessons learned for improving school mental health services with a trauma-informed approach.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    How a failing Arizona middle school dodged a state takeover

    Two school leaders from Isaac Middle School share key strategies implemented to improve the Title I school’s culture and performance.

    By • July 17, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new federal registered apprenticeship programs to superintendent stressors, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 10?

    By • July 14, 2023
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    Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    What should superintendents keep in mind in union negotiations?

    LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho says talks may exceed budget comfort zones, but that may be necessary based on economic realities.

    By • July 14, 2023
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    Special educators highlight 3 focus areas in Capitol Hill visits

    Despite a politically charged atmosphere, special education issues have historically drawn bipartisan support.

    By • July 13, 2023
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    EPA wants stricter rules for child care centers, schools serving young children

    A pre-publication notice emphasizes the risk of lead exposure to young children.

    By • July 13, 2023
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    Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    How NAEP scores are adding urgency to Los Angeles’ math, reading push

    As a member of the assessment’s governing board, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is all too familiar with the gravity of pandemic learning loss.

    By • July 13, 2023
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    Labor Department approves registered principal apprenticeships

    North Dakota will be the first state to participate in the program following the approval of its application on Monday.

    By • July 12, 2023
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    Superintendents report stress levels double that of other working adults

    Surveyed district leaders cited “the intrusion of political issues and opinions into schooling” as the most common stressor.

    By • July 12, 2023
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    Indiana dashboard showcases students’ K-12 academic journey

    Officials hope the accessible data helps educators, families, colleges and business leaders collaborate on best practices.

    By • June 9, 2023
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    Opinion

    Why customer service matters in K-12

    As parents’ options expand and expectations grow, administrators must reckon with how to best meet their needs, retired superintendent Michael Grego writes.

    By Michael Grego • June 9, 2023
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    6 ways schools are encouraging students to lead the way

    Giving students clear pathways to provide input and feel their thoughts are valued can lead to greater educational experiences for all, experts suggest.

    By Elena Ferrarin • June 5, 2023
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    Schools tap multiple approaches to prevent fentanyl poisoning

    During a joint White House and Education Department webinar, panelists discussed emergency preparedness and awareness campaigns.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    ‘Wave’ of litigation expected as schools fight social media companies

    Districts are joining a complaint against Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, but some doubt the firms can be blamed for teens’ mental health struggles.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Teacher shortages likely to ease as ESSER winds down, panelist says

    Teacher pay, artificial intelligence and education reform were the focus of conversations at the Reagan Institute Summit on Education.

    By • May 31, 2023
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    Lessons In Leadership: For Ohio superintendent, focus on student skills is key to broader local economy

    Youngstown, Ohio, was hit hard by the decline of the local steel industry, but Justin Jennings sees part of his role as equipping students to attract new fields to the region.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    Ed Dept grants Uvalde $1.5M on anniversary as Biden calls for gun reform

    The funding is meant to sustain a prior round of the same amount, which the district can use for mental health, summer programs and overtime pay.

    By • May 25, 2023
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    One year later: A look back at the repercussions from the Uvalde massacre

    The shooting, which killed 19 students and two teachers, has had an indelible impact on the national debate over school security and gun safety.

    By , • May 24, 2023
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    Lost and Found: What gets left behind at schools?

    From water bottles to a toaster oven, schools share their most common and unusual unclaimed items and how they attempt to find the owners.

    By • May 16, 2023
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    Senators probe Education Dept FY 24 spending plan

    Senators raised Title I, IDEA, CTE, rural schools as priority areas. A House plan, however, promises to make severe across-the-board agency cuts.

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

    From new data on the cost of housing for educators to school construction challenges, what did you learn from our stories the week of May 8?

    By • May 12, 2023