Leadership: Page 28

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    ESSER spending decisions influenced by changing demands

    A survey of district finance leaders shows actual spending priorities over time, including more focus on academic recovery with ARP money.

    By • May 10, 2022
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    Ed Department begins review of often misunderstood Section 504 rules

    A public comment period will start the process for amending regulations for accommodations for students with disabilities in K-12 and higher education.

    By • May 6, 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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    Inflation, shortages make districts pivot on ESSER spending plans

    Districts should convey changes to the public during board meetings to quell potentially disgruntled stakeholders.

    By • May 5, 2022
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    Homework hotline gives K-12 students support for tricky assignments

    College students offer free, on-demand help as younger students recover from pandemic-related setbacks or aim to get ahead.

    By • May 3, 2022
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    Achievement, enrollment fell more in schools with longer COVID-19 closures

    In the current school year, districts with more remote learning time lost 1.2% more students than those offering the most in-person instruction.

    By • May 2, 2022
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    Ed Dept: LAUSD must make up for special ed services missed during school shutdowns

    An investigation found the district failed to remedy the lack of services promised to students with disabilities, among other violations.

    By • April 29, 2022
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    Opinion

    Advancing an equity-oriented science of education

    The president of the William T. Grant Foundation sees new opportunities at the other end of unprecedented challenges for U.S. education.

    By Adam Gamoran • April 28, 2022
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    FCC opens third and likely final round of funding to address homework gap

    Schools stepped up to fix gaps in home internet access during the pandemic. Now, ed advocates wonder about long-term solutions.

    By • April 28, 2022
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    Third pandemic summer brings momentum for ARP investments

    New initiatives for technical assistance and searchable databases will be announced at an Ed Department virtual summit today.

    By K-12 Dive staff • April 27, 2022
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    Pandemic to blame for first pre-K enrollment drop in 20 years

    Both enrollment and funding fell in 2020-21, but some states offset spending decreases by tapping federal relief funding, an NIEER report shows.

    By • April 26, 2022
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    Geography plays role in gender disparities among superintendents

    A report outlines specific steps for districts, including setting clear goals for hiring and holding boards accountable, as well as establishing coaching systems.

    By • April 22, 2022
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    4 ways schools can support students, staff suffering from trauma

    Bringing joy to the school day and giving educators time for collaboration and restorative moments can help students and staff begin to heal, panelists said.

    By • April 21, 2022
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    Learning to the beat: How rap helps students' math recall

    Teachers can better captivate their students by tying music, lyrics and songwriting across curriculum.

    By Lauren Barack • April 20, 2022
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    Inclusive strategies in CTE courses improve student engagement

    Using universal design for learning approaches in career-prep courses allows student choice for studying and demonstrating knowledge, CTE experts say.

    By • April 20, 2022
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    Analysis: New parental activism shifting ed landscape

    Activist parent organizations that expanded during COVID are changing the role parents play in education. 

    By • April 18, 2022
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    White House seeks to expand early intervention for young children

    IDEA's Part C state coordinators agree with intent, but they question whether the disability program is the best entity to reach this population.

    By • April 18, 2022
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    4 lessons from ongoing efforts to close the K-12 digital divide

    Two school systems share how their pandemic experiences still drive efforts to connect all students to reliable, high-speed internet and virtual engagement.

    By • April 14, 2022
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    As chronic absenteeism skyrockets amid reopenings, how can states and districts reengage students?

    With districts seeing absenteeism rates as high as almost 50%, experts say improving school climate and providing attendance incentives could help.

    By • April 13, 2022
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    Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    Lessons In Leadership: How a former pastor examined the ‘why’ of education to improve a rural district

    An Idaho superintendent details how he went from the sanctuary to the superintendency to expand opportunities in a high-migrant population district.

    By • April 13, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    Remote learning special ed litigation lower than expected

    Though disruptions continue and statutes of limitations on missed services have yet to expire in some places, a lawsuit spike hasn't materialized.

    By • April 12, 2022
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    Survey: 1 in 4 superintendents likely to quit soon

    Superintendents serving high populations of students of color were more likely to leave their districts in 2020-21, a RAND Corp. survey found.

    By • April 11, 2022
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    Opinion

    We need a 'Bill of Rights' for pandemic recovery

    A former Education Department deputy assistant secretary suggests a 5-point plan of action for supporting student success.

    By Ian Rosenblum • April 7, 2022
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    Opinion

    Why Congress must deliver on student mental health

    An assistant principal writes that students need sustained mental health support to address the trauma and personal challenges of the pandemic.

    By Beth Lehr • April 5, 2022
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    Texas says low attendance rates won't hurt school funding

    School system leaders were concerned about losing money as they continue to respond to pandemic-related impacts.

    By • April 5, 2022
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    How a Florida district reintroduced peanut butter after an 18-year absence

    Lee County schools work to protect students with food allergies as supply chain problems and rising food prices lead to changes in cafeteria menus.

    By Kara Arundel and Anna Merod • April 4, 2022