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Districts begin mandating COVID-19 vaccines for eligible students
The momentum for decisions to require student vaccination follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Which teacher recruitment, retention strategies pay off amid COVID-19?
Officials in states such as Connecticut report seeing "a record-breaking interest" in the teaching profession despite pandemic strain.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 26, 2021 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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Ed Dept: Districts shouldn't rely primarily on parents to identify students with disabilities
In a letter to state and local agencies, the department clarified child find and other responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Rising Principals: School leaders driving mentorship, support, counseling and more
As principals' roles have expanded, so have those of assistant principals. These leaders exemplify the support and commitment driving school success.
By Roger Riddell , Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Rising District Leaders: Assistant superintendents driving inclusion, curriculum and learning
In an era of increasingly distributed leadership, these assistant superintendents and cabinet-level leaders have proven critical to their districts' success.
By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • Aug. 24, 2021 -
Rising Leaders: K-12's standout assistant principals and district leaders
We're recognizing 21 trailblazing administrators providing support, asking the right questions and reinforcing the visions of their schools and central offices.
Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Report: Pandemic's full impact on students with disabilities still unclear
District leaders can add to more nuanced data collection by documenting changes in inclusive practices and outcomes from ESSER and IDEA funding.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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How schools are using ESSER funds to attract, retain teachers
Initiatives such as alternative licensure routes, expanded educator supports and Grow Your Own programs are included in state plans.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 20, 2021 -
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How a Maryland district is using a public-private partnership to build 6 schools in 3 years
Prince George's County Public Schools will be the first district to use a P3 to bundle design, financing, construction and maintenance of a group of schools.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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Cardona: Mask mandate bans could be civil rights, discrimination issue
The education secretary also expressed support for superintendents defying such bans.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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Burnout busters: 5 strategies to help school leaders combat pandemic fatigue
As COVID-19 persists amid other concerns, sharing leadership and maintaining self-care are among tips offered by principals and superintendents.
By Katie Navarra • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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After feds intervene, Texas Education Agency says it won't enforce mask mandate ban
The Texas Supreme Court earlier this week backed Gov. Greg Abbott's ban following a letter to the state from Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
By Naaz Modan • Updated Aug. 20, 2021 -
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How are schools addressing COVID-19 quarantines for fall?
The pandemic is disrupting in-person learning for a third school year in a row, but this time, remote learning policies for quarantines aren't so clear.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 16, 2021 -
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For first time, OCR asks districts for civil rights data 2 years in a row
Analyzing the pandemic's impact on school experiences is necessary, but district leaders worry about their capacity to meet data collection requirements.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 16, 2021 -
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Superintendents navigate fiery mask debates amid employment threats
Despite mask bans and threats to jobs, some leaders are requiring masks. They're difficult decisions one expert compared to "snow days on steroids."
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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More students reporting poor mental health as barrier to learning, suggest SEL support is waning
A YouthTruth survey shows female and nonbinary students increasingly mentally distressed while Black students report feeling unsafe at school.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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Report: Kindergarten entry assessments key to knowing instructional needs
A Learning Policy Institute analysis suggests measuring kindergartners' school readiness is especially critical to inform instruction after COVID-19.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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Deep DiveThreat assessments: Preventing school violence or creating student trauma?
The school safety approach is used to evaluate a student’s potential to cause school violence, but critics say the practice is discriminatory and harmful.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 10, 2021 -
AASA, AVID launch professional development initiative focused on instructional leadership
The initiative will connect district instruction, assessment or technology leaders to share best practices and enhance each other's growth.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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School leaders brace for mask bullying in fall
Administrators in mask-optional schools plan to focus on social-emotional learning and building a culture of respect to navigate the polarizing issue.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 9, 2021 -
How much influence do principals say they have? A lot
Traditional public school principals reported a higher level of perceived influence over evaluating teachers than their private and charter school peers.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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PROMISING PRACTICESPromising Practices: SuitUp competitions let students dive into hands-on corporate experiences
Partnerships between the schools and the nonprofit connect learners to real-life business challenges and coaching from entrepreneurs and executives.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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School culture built around belonging crucial for re-engaging students
With many students returning to full-time, in-person learning for the first time in 18 months, a culture of inclusion can help curb anxiety and boost achievement.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Prospect of COVID-19 vaccine mandates adds tension in districts
New York City Public Schools was among the nation's first school systems to require teachers get vaccinated or face routine testing. Others may follow suit.
By Naaz Modan • July 30, 2021 -
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How will schools take advantage of $7B FCC fund to address the homework gap?
The Emergency Connectivity Fund, which provides money for devices and connectivity for off-campus learning, has an Aug. 13 application deadline.
By Kara Arundel • July 30, 2021
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