Leadership: Page 9

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    The average U.S. student is less than halfway to full academic recovery

    English learners, students experiencing homelessness and students with disabilities require urgent attention in particular, CRPE research says.

    By • Sept. 17, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From districts’ use of ESSER funds to growing pushback against a state education leader, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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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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    Women lead just 30% of large school districts

    White men continue to hold the largest portion of superintendencies at 44%, according to data from ILO Group.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    College enrollment rate improved among high school class of 2022, report finds

    Those graduates enrolled in college within one year at higher rates than the prior cohort, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.

    By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Tracker

    Where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on K-12 issues

    From Title IX to chronic absenteeism, we examined the candidates’ campaign websites, past statements, party platforms and more.

    By , , , • Sept. 11, 2024
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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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    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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    OSEP 2024

    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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    OSEP 2024

    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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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    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