Leadership: Page 22

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    Early returns: How is education faring in the 2022 midterms?

    Ballot measures on school meals and support for the arts came out on top in two states, as some key state and national races remain tight.

    By , • Nov. 9, 2022
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    Utah district to be sued by family of bullied 5th grader who died by suicide

    A notice of claim, which is filed prior to a lawsuit, alleges the Davis School District and Foxboro Elementary School in Utah violated state and federal laws. 

    By • Nov. 9, 2022
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    Trendline

    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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    Is the ESSER spending narrative taking the public down the wrong path?

    Administrators and finance officials worry that focus on currently unspent money could hinder long-term efforts to improve student outcomes.

    By • Nov. 8, 2022
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    Staff, student illnesses lead to districtwide closures in several states

    Some districts are citing staff absences as the reason for closing school buildings.

    By • Nov. 8, 2022
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    Report: Middle school students need tailored instruction and supports

    Chiefs for Change shares how research and strategic initiatives can amplify innovation and best practices for the middle grades.

    By • Nov. 4, 2022
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    Updated PTA standards focus on reaching marginalized parents

    The revised standards come amid increased parental involvement and mistrust in politically charged decisions on COVID-19 policies and curriculum choices.

    By • Nov. 3, 2022
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    Students with disabilities continue to lag behind peers on NAEP

    Special education advocates say this is an opportune time to increase personalized instruction and professional development.

    By • Nov. 2, 2022
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    Study: Schools’ Facebook posts may violate student privacy

    Schools and districts shared 726,000 posts including student photos and names on the social media platform between 2005 and 2020, AERA estimates.

    By • Nov. 2, 2022
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    Efforts underway to improve newcomer student services, Ed Department says

    A coalition had written to the department requesting more help with curricula, professional development and data to serve this population.

    By • Oct. 31, 2022
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    More LGBTQ school board candidates on the ballot in 2022

    The number of candidates running for school board who identify as part of the LGBTQ community has nearly doubled after a spread in anti-LGBTQ laws.

    By • Oct. 28, 2022
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    CDC: 3 in 4 high schoolers faced potential trauma during pandemic

    The report also shows over half (53%) of the 4,390 high school students studied by CDC reported up to two adverse childhood experiences.

    By • Oct. 27, 2022
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    How schools are moving away from remedial summer learning

    During the National Summer Learning Association conference this week, two district leaders shared details of their schools' transition to accelerated learning.

    By • Oct. 27, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    Fighting fentanyl: Schools tackle opioid crisis head-on

    Educators are on the front lines of the trauma facing students and families — and working to be part of the solution.

    By , , • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    Lessons In Leadership: How a principal raised student voice to build ‘Connections’ across New England

    During his 10 years leading Massachusetts’ Sutton High School, Ted McCarthy has focused on pushing student and teacher input to the forefront.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    These 6 charts highlight COVID-19’s impact on NAEP scores

    Declines in math and reading from prepandemic levels were large and widespread on the exam commonly known as the Nation’s Report Card.

    By • Oct. 25, 2022
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    NAEP scores for grades 4 and 8 skid to lows not seen in years

    Assessment, literacy and math experts say districts need to continue catching kids up and worry that the efforts they've seen so far are not enough.

    By • Oct. 24, 2022
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    BY THE NUMBERS

    By The Numbers: Analysis breaks down suspension rates over the decades

    A Learning Policy Institute report shows the suspension rate in 2017–18 exceeded suspension rates recorded in the 1970s and early 1980s.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
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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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    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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    ‘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