Leadership: Page 23

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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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    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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    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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    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
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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Sept. 9, 2022