Leadership: Page 15

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    Principal: Educators must be ‘unapologetic’ in pushing for leadership roles

    Mary Pat Cumming, leader of the FAIR School in Minneapolis and a NASSP board member, says it's important to create space for potential leaders.

    By • May 12, 2023
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    What does the end of Title 42 mean for schools?

    Local officials and the federal government aim to provide resources to schools to support newcomer students who are English learners.

    By • May 11, 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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    As national COVID-19 emergency ends, a look back on the virus’ impact on schools

    These are the key events that shifted how schools operated throughout the health crisis over the last three years.

    By , • May 11, 2023
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    Education Department: Colleges should place more Federal Work-Study students in K-12 support roles

    Within two years, institutions should try to use at least 15% of work-study funding to employ students in community service activities, the agency said.

    By • May 11, 2023
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    Tennessee ed chief Penny Schwinn’s resignation elicits mixed reflections

    Schwinn gained national attention for overseeing the launch of an Education Savings Account program, a teaching apprenticeship program and more.

    By • May 3, 2023
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    Majority of principals attribute teacher vacancies to lack of applicants

    Principals also chalked staffing woes up to increased resignations, fewer offers accepted and more early retirements, according to a RAND Corp. survey.

    By • May 3, 2023
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    Current opioid misuse remained unchanged among high schoolers during COVID-19

    Amid notable declines in other areas, CDC survey results point to a need for schools to work on climates and help buffer teen substance misuse.

    By • April 27, 2023
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    Top Ed Department officials slam budget cuts in Republican debt ceiling proposal

    The spending plan would slash $850 million from Title I grants and $3.1 billion from state grants for IDEA.

    By , • April 25, 2023
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    Can LAUSD agreement to lower special ed caseloads ease teachers’ stress?

    Large caseloads add to teachers' burden due to the responsibilities of managing individualized instruction and complying with various policies, experts say.

    By • April 24, 2023
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    Los Angeles district reaches tentative deal with teacher union

    The prospective deal includes pay increases, class size reductions, special education caseload caps, green space commitments and more.

    By • April 20, 2023
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    Lessons In Leadership: Cincinnati superintendent invites community to ‘Be Present’ for students

    For Iranetta Wright, the entire community has a stake in providing support and resources for student success, including through direct volunteerism.

    By • April 19, 2023
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    Families are frustrated with K-12 customer service: Here’s why

    A K12 Insight survey points to a desire for districts to help parents know who to contact and what resources are needed to get answers to their questions.

    By • April 18, 2023
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    Share your school district’s rising leaders

    We’re seeking trailblazing leaders to feature in our third annual spotlight on assistant principals and district administrators.

    By • April 17, 2023
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    California schools saw ‘massive reduction’ in violence

    Data from 2001-2019 shows a 70% drop in guns on school campuses and a 59% reduction in students being threatened by a weapon.

    By • April 14, 2023
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    How Ohio plans to boost its special education graduation rate

    Officials want to raise the rate of students with disabilities earning a general diploma from 59% in 2020 to 70% in 2025.

    By • April 12, 2023
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    Council for School Safety Leadership launches to help schools recover from tragedy

    St. Louis school officials say support on thinking through and acting on initiatives was particularly crucial following an October shooting.

    By • April 12, 2023
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    $224M OSERS grant program aims to improve transition services for students with disabilities

    Better collaboration between school districts and vocational rehabilitation agencies is the focus of the model demonstration project.

    By • April 10, 2023
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    5 best practices for school district succession planning

    While it’s typically discussed in regard to the superintendency, one leader says districts should consider succession for all levels of staffing.

    By Elena Ferrarin • April 10, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From the end of a Head Start mandate to research on performance-based pay’s impact, what did you learn from our stories the week of April 3?

    By • April 7, 2023
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    6 budget considerations for districts as ESSER fiscal cliff looms

    Districts face “make it or break it” budget decisions in the coming months, said Marguerite Roza, director of Georgetown University's Edunomics Lab.

    By • April 6, 2023
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    Texas recommends conservatorship for Austin ISD special ed services

    Struggles over evaluation and identification procedures led to the decision for a new management team, but some doubt that will solve the problem.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Lessons In Leadership: A North Carolina principal details why middle school is more than academics

    Social media and pandemic fallout are only compounding the hurdles that come with a critical period of brain development, says Derek McCoy.

    By • March 31, 2023
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    Report: NCLB, ESSA spurred valuable accountability measures

    The U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s review of 20 years of federal education policy finds impactful reforms still fell short.

    By • March 30, 2023
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    STAFFED UP

    Missouri shows ongoing investment in principals pays off

    In recent years, the Missouri Leadership Development System, led by the state’s education department, has increased its principal retention rate to 95%.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    More state takeovers are likely on the horizon: Here’s what to watch for

    States are applying greater scrutiny to academic shortfalls and financial management, both of which play a role — sometimes alongside politics.

    By • March 28, 2023