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7 strategies for strengthening DEI in teacher hiring
Racial and ethnic diversity among public school teachers has increased in recent decades, but Pew data shows they remain less diverse than their students.
By Elena Ferrarin • Sept. 22, 2022 -
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Education leaders share academic, SEL recovery efforts in House subcommittee hearing
Analyzing data, expanding partnerships and boosting teacher pipelines are ways schools are addressing pandemic setbacks, panelists said.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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How states are using ESSER funds to boost SEL and well-being in schools
Most state set-asides are going toward learning recovery, but SEL activities are being elevated to help support academic success, CCSSO said.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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Report raises concern about low expectations for students with disabilities
The Advocacy Institute says states should have more ambitious goals for proficiency on state assessments.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Cardona clarifies funding priorities for Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
In a letter to state leaders, the education secretary said districts with high poverty and that meet at least one of three other criteria should be prioritized.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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ASBO ‘22: 3 ways for school business officials to build relationships with board members
Helping boards understand school finance and showing them the impact of their decisions can foster relationships with school business leaders.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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State law to cap New York City class sizes by 2028
Mayor Eric Adams says his city was singled out by the legislation, which has received support from the city’s teacher union.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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HHS issues 9-point checklist for school-based Medicaid services
The guidance is part of a series of resources planned by the federal agency to simplify and expand school-based Medicaid services.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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Less than 1 in 5 Americans would recommend teaching to young people
Survey respondents identified inadequate pay, insufficient resources, large workload and stressful environments as top barriers for entering the profession.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 9, 2022 -
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House subcommittee hearing highlights schools’ role in juvenile justice efforts
Panelists highlighted promising practices including evidence-based training models for educators, administrators and school staff.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 9, 2022 -
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Report: School innovation is addressing equity but challenges remain
Research highlighting self-reported information about innovative practices aims to inspire other schools to consider student-centered approaches.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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Advocates seek more resources for newcomer students from Ed Dept
Areas of need include curricular resources, professional development and common data definitions, a letter to the department said.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 7, 2022 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: Florida superintendent shares takeaways from Finnish schools
During a cultural exchange trip, Putnam County School District Superintendent Rick Surrency gained insight on playtime, standardized testing and more.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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Gas cards, new start times and rotating schedules: Districts get creative to solve bus driver shortages
Driver shortages have school systems nationwide testing a variety of creative — and sometimes unpopular — solutions.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Pearson AssessmentsUnderstanding educators’ role in addressing the rise in youth suicide
Is your school or district prepared to identify students in need of additional mental health support and connect them with the care they need?
Sept. 6, 2022 -
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White House meeting announces recruitment partnerships to address teacher shortages
Raising teacher pay and respect and creating apprenticeship programs were also top-of-mind as top officials discussed solutions.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 1, 2022 -
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Survey: Superintendents foresee scaling back pandemic investments
Most respondents — 57% — said that by September 2024 their districts will need to decrease or end summer learning and enrichment offerings.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 1, 2022 -
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COVID-19 ‘shocked’ education with steepest declines in half-century
For the first time in NAEP history, both the highest- and lowest-performing students saw performance decline, with the latter falling at a faster pace.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 1, 2022 -
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North Carolina state superintendent proposes using federal aid to protect principal pay
The proposal would protect some 360 principals from the effects of the state’s performance-based pay formula due to COVID-19’s impact on schools.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 31, 2022 -
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TrackerRising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2022-23
These exceptional administrators make the grade on inclusive practices, curriculum innovation, data-driven decision-making and more.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 31, 2022 -
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ESSER guidance ‘desperately needed,’ 700 district leaders tell Cardona
The educators are seeking clarification on how to apply for a liquidation extension and which expenses will be considered for that extension.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 31, 2022 -
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Schools offset COVID-19 expenses with FEMA funding
The agency said money given to schools to pay for COVID-19 reopening expenses generally went to cleaning and disinfecting.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 30, 2022 -
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Teachers say politicians, parents stressing them out
A Teachers Pay Teachers poll finds 65% of educators say there is less respect for the teaching profession today than two years ago.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 30, 2022 -
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Minneapolis Public Schools sued over union contract’s protections for teachers of color
A taxpayer is suing the district for practices allowing it to exempt teachers of color from seniority-based staff reductions.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 29, 2022 -
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How can schools increase willingness to report threats?
A RAND Corp. report says building trust and offering accessible reporting systems can make it more likely that school violence concerns will be shared.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 26, 2022
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