Leadership: Page 4

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    More than 8 in 10 districts to keep or expand summer learning

    Nearly 75% of superintendents say honing academic skills is the most important benefit of summer programming, according to a Gallup poll.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    How challenges, experiences shape superintendents of color

    Identity, allies and community engagement all play key roles in success and longevity for these education leaders.

    By • March 14, 2025
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    School Leadership

    School leaders are grappling with imperatives around recovery and innovation alongside pressures from school safety, politicization and more.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    3 ways to break down silos between general and special education

    Authentic collaborations in schools can give educators confidence and improve student outcomes, says an instructional coach.

    By • March 14, 2025
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    AASA chief: Assessments need to reflect the world students live in now

    David Schuler shares his perspective on testing, misinformation and other challenges vexing school superintendents.

    By • March 12, 2025
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    Republican lawmakers tout proposal for national private school choice

    Supporters say students need options beyond "failing schools," but opponents say improving public schools should be the priority.

    By • March 11, 2025
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    Trump’s Education Department changes could lead to systemic ‘chaos’

    Cuts to contracts, staff and civil rights probes might backfire, leading to less oversight and more mismanagement, education experts warn.

    By • March 10, 2025
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    Misinformation is flooding school communities. Here are 3 strategies to combat it.

    Consistency, simplicity and thorough planning are essential to help stakeholders cut through the noise, panelists at AASA’s annual conference said.

    By • March 7, 2025
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    Rise in measles has schools on alert

    Researchers point to vaccine skepticism as one explanation for an increase in measles cases.

    By • March 5, 2025
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    McMahon confirmed as education secretary

    Linda McMahon says she will end federal bureaucracy at the U.S. Department of Education but did not commit to closing the agency.

    By • March 3, 2025
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    Women still lead just 30% of nation’s largest school districts

    Gender bias is impacting the health, career pathways and compensation of women in K-12 leadership, a Women Leading Ed survey finds.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • March 3, 2025
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    What can school leaders do to ensure ‘floating teachers’ feel supported?

    Strong communication and scheduling are key to avoid organizational challenges and stress that can arise when teachers share class space.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Feb. 26, 2025
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    McMahon confirmation as education secretary advances to full Senate

    Democrats opposing the nomination voiced concerns about calls for the closure of the U.S. Department of Education.

    By • Feb. 20, 2025
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    3 takeaways from Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing

    Trump's nominee to lead the Education Department faced questions about the agency’s future, Title IX enforcement and antisemitism on college campuses.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
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    What does NAEP show for special education students?

    Average scores for students with disabilities held steady or declined, though data shows some progress at the state and local level.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
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    Impacts of empowering middle school students through career exploration and experiences

    Explore how career-connected deeper learning prepares middle school students for future success.

    Feb. 10, 2025
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    Education Department’s doors blocked to House Democrats

    The lawmakers wanted to meet with a senior official over concerns about the Trump administration's efforts to shrink the department's responsibilities.

    By • Feb. 7, 2025
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    The K-12 outlook for 2025: Shifting policy, tech landscapes bring new challenges

    We’ve gathered our trends to watch over the coming year in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    How are schools responding to immigration policy shifts?

    Student attendance and the legal rights of schools and families are among concerns after schools lose "protected areas" status.

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Federal judge puts temporary freeze on Trump’s funding pause

    While Title I, IDEA and Head Start funding seem unaffected by the OMB directive, policy experts and educators are seeking more guidance about the actual impact.

    By • Updated Jan. 28, 2025
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    5 policy trends to watch in 2025

    The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine could see a number of K-12 policy decisions determined by the judiciary.

    By • Jan. 28, 2025
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    What to watch in K-12 as Trump kicks off 2nd term

    The potential expansion of school choice and less federal bureaucracy has some hopeful as the presidency transfers to Donald Trump.

    By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 21, 2025
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    Wildfire aid coming to California schools as educators plan to restart learning

    The state is relaxing rules for child care, transitional kindergarten and K-12 required school days for communities affected by the disaster.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Cardona touts his Education Department for ‘substance not sensationalism’

    The outgoing education secretary highlighted the agency's accomplishments while calling for continued support for public education.

    By • Jan. 16, 2025
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    Restraint and seclusion harmful to students, Education Department warns

    Schools are urged to use proactive and positive behavior support alternatives that prevent the need for these practices.

    By • Jan. 16, 2025
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    Q&A

    ‘We raised the bar’: Cardona shares highs, lows as he exits Education Dept.

    Miguel Cardona, the nation’s 12th education secretary, said he's most proud of the work that focused on instruction and put more resources in schools.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025