Leadership: Page 23

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    Despite inflation, back-to-school spending expected to rise

    Deloitte parent polling shows spending could increase 8% over last year, resulting in $661 per child, compared to $612 last year.

    By • Aug. 1, 2022
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    Law leaves little wiggle room for loosening special ed teacher requirements

    A federal law requires special educators to have a bachelor's degree and meet certain standards if not fully certified.

    By • July 27, 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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    How higher ed collaboration helped a district streamline college opportunities

    A superintendent shares how a partnership with Arizona State University expanded postsecondary opportunities with an automatic-entry program.

    By Chad Gestson • July 26, 2022
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    Study: Pandemic-era suspension rate drops may be misleading

    Suspension rates in California would have been substantially higher in 2019-20 for certain student populations had COVID-19 not disrupted the school year. 

    By • July 26, 2022
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    Ed Dept inspector general finds GEER misspending in Oklahoma

    The state’s COO said corrective steps already taken include hiring of grant management execs and development of rubric for grant decision-making.

    By K-12 Dive staff • July 25, 2022
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    As states tackle teacher shortages, which plans show the most promise?

    Local and regional nuances mean there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to the problem, but some solutions are better suited to those challenges than others.

    By • July 22, 2022
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    Report: States make progress on tracking chronic absenteeism

    Attendance Works finds nearly all states are requiring schools to take daily attendance even for in-person and virtual learning settings.

    By K-12 Dive staff • July 21, 2022
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    What can pre-K programs do to rebound from enrollment dips?

    Braiding revenues and working with partners are among options that can help improve early education access, said speakers at OSEP's annual conference.

    By • July 21, 2022
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    Signs of academic rebound: 5 charts tell the story

    Math and reading scores from 8.3 million students show gains, but students of color and those in high-poverty schools have more ground to make up.

    By • July 19, 2022
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    Ed Dept urges discipline bias protections for students with disabilities

    Schools shouldn't have to choose between protecting students' rights and responding to safety concerns, Ed Secretary Miguel Cardona said.

    By • July 19, 2022
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    Improving belonging, social-emotional wellness requires coordination across all levels of K-12

    Seeking student perspectives and making them feel appreciated can boost well-being for those with and without disabilities.

    By • July 19, 2022
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    How 2 states are using data analysis and professional development for learning recovery

    Rather than remediation, Massachusetts and North Carolina are concentrating on helping classroom teachers accelerate student learning.

    By • July 18, 2022
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    ASCA ‘22: 3 ways to create a more racially conscious school culture

    Approaches can include helping teachers understand their own biases and identifying allies of racial equity, said conference speakers.

    By Naaz Modan • July 18, 2022
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    ASCA ‘22: How to craft an effective school crisis response plan

    The burden to prevent a shooting shouldn’t fall on school counselors, one official said, but they’re key to building a robust preparation and response.

    By • July 15, 2022
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    Collaborations needed to boost K-12, higher ed enrollments

    Kentucky has brought together experts from early childhood through the workplace to strengthen the education pipeline.

    By • July 15, 2022
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    As student population grows more diverse, school segregation continues

    A GAO report shows 14% of students attended schools where 90% or more of the students were of the same race or ethnicity.

    By K-12 Dive staff • July 14, 2022
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    ASCA ‘22: How to support transgender elementary school students

    Young transgender students often experience exhaustion, tokenism and discrimination in school, said a counselor administrator and researcher.

    By • July 14, 2022
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    Ed Dept encourages year-round enrichment programming with Engage Every Student Initiative

    The announcement comes a week after a similar push from the White House and after a report found districts may be winding down summer programs. 

    By • July 14, 2022
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    Despite growing pressures, superintendents report high job satisfaction

    Though a RAND Corporation report projects a “normal” turnover rate of around 13%, some states have seen much higher.

    By • July 13, 2022
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    CASE SELS '22: Special educator shortage requires 'all hands on deck'

    Shortages bring concerns that schools will not be able to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

    By • July 13, 2022
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    Conservative groups file lawsuit against Ed Department's family engagement council

    The lawsuit alleges the National Parents and Families Engagement Council lacks “balanced” perspectives and violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

    By • July 12, 2022
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    CASE SELS '22: 4 ways to build positive climates for student well-being

    School psychology experts advise using current resources to maximize student mental health supports as schools deal with workforce shortages.

    By • July 12, 2022
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    ASCA ‘22: 5 steps for effective principal-counselor collaboration

    Counselors should be first to initiate the connection with administrators and also ensure their roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, speakers said.

    By • July 12, 2022
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    How to address the mental health 'summer slide' for K-12 students

    What K-12 educators need to know about the extent of this other potential "summer slide" and how they can help mitigate it among their students.

    July 11, 2022
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    By the numbers: Districts in red and blue states align on several COVID-19 spending trends

    Despite political divisiveness, analysis shows spending commonalities among districts in Republican- and Democratic-leaning states.

    By • July 8, 2022