Leadership: Page 20

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    About half of parents still support school police, armed security

    The Pew survey also found that about half of parents support arming teachers or administrators to varying degrees.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Q&A

    Staffed Up: How student behavior drove this former Georgia teacher away from the classroom

    Monique Clay, a former special education teacher in Statesboro, Georgia, said it’s vital K-12 leaders improve disciplinary practices to keep and recruit teachers. 

    By • Oct. 19, 2022
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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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    ‘Enough is enough,’ says athletic leader of bad behavior at games

    Harassment aimed at game officials is leading to a shortage of referees, new attendance protocols and the canceling or rescheduling of games.

    By • Oct. 19, 2022
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    STAFFED UP

    Why one teacher left and another stayed

    A pair of interviews highlight the hardships and hard wins of the classroom — with a thinner line between each educator’s decision than you might expect.

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
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    Staffed Up: A longtime NYC teacher explains what’s needed to retain educators

    Elana Rabinowitz has taught ESL in New York City Public Schools for over 20 years, but almost left during COVID-19. She shares why she ultimately stayed.

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
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    LGBTQ+ students report less access to positive curricular resources or supportive staff

    GLSEN’s latest national school climate survey for LGBTQ+ students comes amid a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ laws and book bans. 

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
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    Survey: Majority of school board members will not run for reelection

    A report by School Board Partners also finds just 30% of current school board members are people of color, compared to 54% of public school students.

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
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    Districts, police collaborate to build trust outside traditional roles

    Police and schools can work together on a range of nonsecurity activities to strengthen initiatives ranging from mental health to academics.

    By • Oct. 17, 2022
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    Study: Earlier start times have little impact on elementary performance

    If districts need to stagger start times, elementary schools should start earlier to accommodate later secondary starts, AERA research shows.

    By • Oct. 14, 2022
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    Intentional partnerships help San Diego-area district improve school-parent relations

    Poway Unified School District has seen special education litigation decline over five years despite a 25% increase in students qualifying for services.

    By • Oct. 10, 2022
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    Schools assess damage, mobilize in wake of Hurricane Ian

    Though some schools in affected states have served as shelters and provided meals during the storm, others closed and are assessing damage to buildings.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Question of the Month: How are you engaging your school community this fall?

    From consistent and enthusiastic communication to meeting every member of the community where they are, five superintendents share their strategies.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    OSEP: States can’t let special educators teach under emergency licenses

    The clarity on requirements was welcomed by advocates and professionals who promote the need for qualified educators for students with disabilities.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Miami-Dade County usurps Chicago Public Schools as nation’s 3rd-largest district

    CPS’ enrollment fell by 8,305 students to 322,106 attending its public schools — down from 404,243 in 2011-12.

    By • Oct. 3, 2022
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    Applications open for $280M in school mental health supports

    The U.S. Department of Education grant programs aim to increase the number of prepared mental health experts in schools.

    By • Oct. 3, 2022
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    Stopgap measure keeps federal government open through Dec. 16

    Although continuing resolutions have limited direct impact on schools, they can disrupt certain federal procedures like on-site monitoring visits.

    By • Oct. 3, 2022
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    14th Amendment suit filed against Uvalde district, school police

    The lawsuit is among the first of what are expected to be multiple cases filed against the district.

    By • Sept. 30, 2022
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    Ed Dept releases anticipated CARES late liquidation guidance

    State and local school administration organizations are also calling for spending guidance on American Rescue Plan funds.

    By • Sept. 30, 2022
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    ASBO ’22: Our recap of K-12 business officials’ annual gathering

    From tips for electrifying bus fleets to strategies for school tech use policies, K-12 Dive was on hand to hear the latest school business best practices.

    By K-12 Dive staff • Sept. 29, 2022
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    Why aren’t people going to college?

    Many who didn’t enroll or finish degrees say college is too expensive — but they also cite stress and career uncertainty, new research finds.

    By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 28, 2022
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    Efficient spending of school funds may hinge on improving procurement processes

    A report from Chiefs for Change offers eight procurement aspirations to help districts transform practices.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    Lessons In Leadership: How Virginia Beach prioritizes communication, military community engagement

    As a homegrown leader, Superintendent Aaron Spence also brings outside perspective from leadership stints in Texas and North Carolina to his district.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
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    NCES: Over half of school leaders report feeling understaffed

    One of the top challenges in hiring was too few applicants, with special education job openings being the hardest to fill.

    By • Sept. 27, 2022
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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 • Sept. 21, 2022