Leadership: Page 6

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    Was ESSER funding successful? Superintendents say it’s hard to generalize

    The top spending approach for the last allocation is expanded learning time, but 15% of districts say they need more time to liquidate, an AASA survey finds.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    States get low marks for school performance data access, transparency

    User-friendly online information about COVID-19 academic recovery could help educators and parents pinpoint solutions, a CRPE report says.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    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. 

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Are chronic absenteeism interventions working?

    An analysis from Rand and CRPE estimates 19% — or 9.4 million students — were chronically absent during the 2023-24 school year.

    By • Sept. 3, 2024
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    How a Pennsylvania superintendent factors community into innovation

    For Matthew Friedman, prioritizing consistent communication is key to ensuring Quakertown Community School District can embrace future-ready learning.

    By • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Education Department approves all requests to extend ESSER spending deadlines

    States and districts with COVID relief spending extensions have an extra 14 months to liquidate funds.

    By • Aug. 21, 2024
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    BACK TO SCHOOL '24

    New school year, new challenges and opportunities

    Educators are navigating legal hurdles, cell phone policies, artificial intelligence use and more as students head back to classrooms.

    By • Aug. 21, 2024
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    Houston ISD decreases F-rated schools by 66% under state leadership

    If the “dramatic progress” announced Monday continues, the district could exit state takeover sooner than expected.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
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    Opinion

    How to unlock the power of schools to improve youth mental health

    The leaders of AASA and The Jed Foundation offer seven recommendations for school and district leaders to address students’ needs and help them thrive.

    By Tony Walker and David Schuler • Aug. 15, 2024
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    BACK TO SCHOOL '24

    How a California high school takes a team approach to boost attendance

    Reedley High School relies on a network of teams to monitor attendance, engage students and plan individualized interventions.

    By • Aug. 13, 2024
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    Louisiana district shows special education inclusion gains after successful partnership

    East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools and the PROGRESS Center partnership started with strengthening the IEP writing process.

    By • Aug. 12, 2024
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    BACK TO SCHOOL '24

    Top legal hurdles facing schools in 2024-25

    From First Amendment and Title IX issues to DEI concerns, lawsuits show no signs of letting up as the new school year opens.

    By • Aug. 12, 2024
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    OSEP 2024

    Nearly 50% of special education directors say school-parent conflict is increasing

    A yet-to-be-published CADRE survey finds special education directors want more training and resources on early dispute strategies.

    By • Aug. 9, 2024
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    Partnerships key in supporting military-connected students with disabilities

    Military families' frequent moves can cause stress and anxiety about potential gaps in special education services, said OSEP conference speakers.

    By • Aug. 8, 2024
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    Moving from ‘pockets of excellence’ to ‘systems of excellence’ for students with disabilities

    If solutions work for some children in some places, “why not everywhere for every student every day?” asked Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten.

    By • Aug. 7, 2024
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    Opinion

    3 critical areas of focus for building student relationships

    Two education leaders detail strategies for ensuring students feel seen, heard and respected — and how that can help learners realize their potential.

    By Ginger Baggette and Lorna McBride • Aug. 2, 2024
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    Special education advocates focus on funding, mental health and teacher shortages

    The field is struggling with teacher and staff vacancies, as well as growing demands for services, CEC and CASE members say.

    By • Aug. 1, 2024
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    STAFFED UP

    How registered principal apprenticeships are filling gaps 1 year in

    North Dakota education leaders say they rolled out the model to better address teacher shortages and improve student achievement.

    By • July 31, 2024
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    School crime shows downward trend, with notable exceptions

    K-12 gun violence has increased, but bullying and physical fights are on the decline, according to an NCES report.

    By • July 25, 2024
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    Boots on the ground: Topeka superintendent meets families where they are

    For Tiffany Anderson, engaging with the community in authentic, unstructured ways is essential to understanding and addressing learning barriers.

    By • July 25, 2024
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    Lack of focus, inattention having ‘severe negative impact’ on student learning

    Still, 90% of school leaders report high-dosage tutoring has been effective for improving student outcomes, according to NCES data.

    By • July 24, 2024
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    What we learned at the National Conference on School Leadership

    The gathering brought together elementary and secondary principals to share best practices on infusing joy in learning, improving special education and more.

    By • July 22, 2024
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    Michigan fights Ed Dept’s findings of COVID-era student disability violations

    In an escalating back-and-forth between OCR and Michigan, the state calls the disability discrimination findings "meritless."

    By • July 22, 2024
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    Opinion

    Training, rapid response tools crucial to school safety

    A Michigan superintendent details how tragedy in a nearby district influenced his school system’s efforts to enhance its safety measures.

    By Jim Fish • July 19, 2024
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    How school leaders can be special education ambassadors

    Inclusive classrooms with specially designed instruction can benefit students with and without disabilities, two early childhood educators say.

    By • July 19, 2024
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    How 2 school leaders infuse joy in student and staff learning

    At one Massachusetts school, teacher trainings include a “Family Feud” approach to introducing staff and a cafe model for taking teachers’ book orders.

    By • July 18, 2024