Leadership: Page 19

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    Opinion

    Reading reality in America’s classrooms

    The nation's schools are facing a long overdue conversation about "deeply flawed" reading curricula that don't serve students, three superintendents write.

    By LaTonya Goffney, Sonja Santelises and Iranetta Wright • March 16, 2023
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    Superintendents skew younger, but diversity remains elusive

    Nearly 90% of superintendents said they plan to continue in their same position next school year, a survey by AASA found.

    By • March 13, 2023
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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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    House committee advances bills on parents’ rights, women’s sports

    In a marathon session, lawmakers debated parents’ roles in educational decision-making and transgender students’ participation in school athletics.

    By • March 9, 2023
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    Summer programs still robust for 2023, but future slowdown looms

    As ESSER funds erode, summer learning experts say there’s uncertainty for future years of summertime academic offerings and enrichment.

    By • March 7, 2023
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    ‘Mother’ of disability rights movement Judy Heumann dies at age 75

    Heumann's work in civil rights included leading the Education Department's special education office from 1993 to 2001.

    By • March 6, 2023
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    From finance to food, DC school aims to make CTE more attractive, accessible

    At a CTE Month event, educators and students discussed how enhancing career and technical offerings can boost postsecondary success.

    By • March 3, 2023
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    Chicago principals can unionize under newly signed law

    Recent legislation allows school leaders in the city to participate in collective bargaining, but they can’t strike.

    By • March 2, 2023
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    States invest ESSER funds in tutoring but scalability remains a challenge

    A CCSSO report highlights promising practices from states including Tennessee, Louisiana and Colorado.

    By • March 2, 2023
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    Ballooning teacher pension debt could hinder spending in areas like retention

    Between 2001 and 2021, the share of retirement costs that serviced pension debt jumped from 17% to 69%, according to an Equable Institute report. 

    By • March 1, 2023
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    Lessons In Leadership: Roanoke superintendent puts equity in action through career and technical ed

    For Verletta White, navigating and avoiding misunderstandings is a matter of listening, identifying pain points and finding common ground.

    By • March 1, 2023
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    Principal, teacher turnover exceeds pre-pandemic levels

    Principal turnover reached 16% in 2021-22, surpassing teacher turnover of 10% the same year, according to a RAND Corp. survey of district leaders.

    By • Feb. 28, 2023
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    Report: More collaboration on student mental health needed

    Center on Reinventing Public Education panelists suggest systemwide changes, including a holistic approach to mental health-related initiatives.

    By • Feb. 28, 2023
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    AASA 2023: How 3 districts are working to transform teaching and learning

    Though education is often slow to embrace change, factors like artificial intelligence and industry demand for specific skill sets are forcing momentum.

    By • Feb. 27, 2023
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    AASA 2023: How can superintendents work to expand leadership pipelines?

    Eliminating barriers to mobility and rethinking prep programs were among suggestions district leaders offered at the National Conference on Education.

    By • Feb. 23, 2023
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    AASA 2023: Is a change in focus on the horizon for NSBA?

    The National School Board Association’s executive director also urged district leaders not to “take the bait” on culture war disputes.

    By • Feb. 21, 2023
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    States back away from school COVID vaccine requirement

    So far, no state has mandated a student vaccine, and school districts aren't likely to either. Here’s why.

    By • Feb. 20, 2023
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    Educators say they lack resources to address worsening mental health crisis

    Superintendents cite staffing and budget, while teachers report pressure to catch students up academically instead of focusing on behavior.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    4 areas prime for education disruption

    A University of Virginia report explores how districts and their leaders are challenging the status quo in order to advance student achievement.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Districts turn to AI to keep guns out of schools

    With school shootings on the rise, some educators seek solutions in artificial intelligence as others urge caution.

    By , • Feb. 15, 2023
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    CDC calls on schools to help address historic high teen trauma

    Nearly 1 in 3 teenage girls seriously considered attempting suicide, and more than 1 in 10 teen girls experienced rape. 

    By • Feb. 15, 2023
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    How 3 districts are addressing student fentanyl use

    Allowing students to carry naloxone and developing curriculum are among measures some districts are taking to combat synthetic opioid use.

    By • Feb. 14, 2023
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    5 best practices for embedding bereavement and grief support in schools

    Putting plans in place can be as simple as ensuring check-ins for grieving students or allowing them to safely leave a classroom if they feel overwhelmed.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Feb. 14, 2023
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    Seniority, performance most often weighed in teacher layoffs

    Of the nation’s 148 largest districts, 31% said seniority is a key way to determine teacher layoffs, a report by the National Council on Teacher Quality finds.

    By • Feb. 13, 2023
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    Location, school culture, curriculum flexibility are top priorities for teacher applicants

    Nearly 39% of teachers surveyed by SchoolCEO at least somewhat agreed salary and benefits mainly influenced decisions to work in their current district.

    By • Feb. 10, 2023
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    Florida principal sets out on mission to spread #180DaysOfJoy

    Leesburg High School Principal Michael Randolph’s positive social media notes are a bright spot for a school on the academic upswing.

    By • Feb. 10, 2023