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Alabama districts: Option of teaching remote or in-person, not both, helped morale
National data suggests higher rates of resignations for districts that offer both remote and in-person learning.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 19, 2021 -
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Missouri model highlights data's role in improving teacher recruitment, retention
The state's teacher predictor model is based on historical data and gives education partners information needed to target teacher supply initiatives.
By Kara Arundel • April 19, 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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How can ed leaders prioritize student mental health in school reopenings?
Officials from three states suggest tapping existing programs and partnerships to strengthen mental health initiatives in the wake of the pandemic.
By Naaz Modan • April 15, 2021 -
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4 steps to addressing COVID-19 attendance barriers
Identifying students needing attendance support can help schools target resources, engagement initiatives and learning, experts say.
By Kara Arundel • April 15, 2021 -
How to help students navigate anti-Asian racism
A pair of teachers have created lesson plans and guides for helping students navigate the current wave of violence and apply historical context.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 14, 2021 -
Nearly $200B in K-12 pandemic relief funding brings advantages, challenges
Spending those funds appropriately and equitably will take careful and transparent planning among stakeholders, education experts say.
By Kara Arundel • April 14, 2021 -
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Report: Prepare now for predicted kindergarten 'bubble'
This fall's kindergarten cohort and some 1st grade classes could have greater age differences and skill disparities, according to a new NWEA report.
By Kara Arundel • April 13, 2021 -
AASA report outlines path to systemic change in public education by 2025
Education, business, advocacy and philanthropic leaders call for specific action steps toward future-focused, rigorous and culturally responsive programs.
By Kara Arundel • April 9, 2021 -
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CDC, AFT surveys suggest most educators now vaccinated
Results suggest vaccination rates of almost 80% or more in K-12 following a month in which President Joe Biden called for prioritizing educators.
By Naaz Modan • April 8, 2021 -
Low-income students lagging higher-income peers in filing FAFSAs
Consultancy EAB surveyed more than 15,000 high school students about the financial aid process.
By Hallie Busta • April 8, 2021 -
Can schools make summer programs more fun, effective by focusing on accelerated learning?
Experts suggest positive summer learning and enrichment experiences could help build momentum for a more successful 2021-22 school year.
By Kara Arundel • April 7, 2021 -
Report: Intervene early, effectively to prevent violent school attacks
A Secret Service review of 67 disrupted plots against schools from 2006-2018 finds they were ultimately averted because a concerned individual reported troubling behavior.
By Kara Arundel • April 6, 2021 -
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Superintendents share reopening strategies in Ed Dept 'Lessons from the Field' session
Leaders from Florida and Illinois spotlighted best practices for safe environments and student supports in the webinar series' latest installment.
By Kara Arundel • April 5, 2021 -
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District leaders detail 4 best practices for hosting school vaccination clinics
Protecting privacy, coordinating partnerships and choosing locations familiar to the public are key as superintendents embrace an "opportunity to save lives."
By Naaz Modan • April 5, 2021 -
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Sponsored by T-MobileBright, young minds inspire change with T-Mobile's Changemaker Challenge
The annual challenge showcases the limitless creativity and ingenuity of young people all around the U.S.
By Janice Kapner, Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer, T-Mobile • April 5, 2021 -
Buoyed by new funding, early childhood ed experts seek transformative change
Linking complex systems such as healthcare providers, job training programs, K-12 systems and more would boost young children's wellbeing, experts said.
By Kara Arundel • March 31, 2021 -
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Report: Evidence-based interventions, data crucial in K-12 pandemic recovery
Research from Results for America calls for districts to work with states and the federal government to produce relevant and accessible data to better identify effective programs.
By Naaz Modan • March 31, 2021 -
5 ways COVID-19 is influencing school construction projects
Three relief funding bills have injected $190.5 billion in funds for K-12, and leaders are eyeing needed improvements highlighted by the pandemic.
By Katie Navarra • March 29, 2021 -
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3 takeaways from the Ed Department's National Safe School Reopening Summit
The Wednesday virtual event allowed educators to share pandemic experiences and key strategies amid the push to return to in-person learning.
By Naaz Modan • March 25, 2021 -
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College enrollment declines for 2020 high school grads may not be as big as projected
New Clearinghouse data corrects a "process error" that overestimated the drop-off in a release late last year.
By Hallie Busta • March 25, 2021 -
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OpinionAs schools reopen, prioritizing student mental health can prevent 'twin-demic'
A professor and psychologist writes that the mental health needs of teens and young adults are critical, and that educators remain best-positioned to identify warning signs of self-harm and suicide.
By Scott Poland • March 25, 2021 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: South Carolina principal works nights to help families
When Henry Darby saw struggles increase for families in his high school during the pandemic, he took a second job at Walmart to help them make ends meet.
By Roger Riddell • March 23, 2021 -
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CDC: School leaders 'essential' to staff COVID-19 vaccine access
As concerns around safety and effectiveness persist, administrators play a vital role in building trust and making staff aware of options, an official said.
By Naaz Modan • March 23, 2021 -
How 5 superintendents are planning the 2021-22 school year
District leaders say they're cautiously optimistic that they'll offer full-time in-person learning for all students this fall.
By Kara Arundel • March 22, 2021 -
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Education secretaries share advice on school pandemic recovery efforts
In a wide-ranging virtual event, Miguel Cardona, John King Jr. and Arne Duncan discussed equity, student engagement and educator diversity.
By Kara Arundel • March 22, 2021
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