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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From ESSER spending deadline extensions to a boost in Head Start teachers’ pay, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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Birth rates continued to decline in 2023
While teen birth rates are also down, the overall decline since the Great Recession stands to impact school enrollment and budgets in the long-run.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from K-12 Dive
K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2024 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.
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Most Head Start teachers to see $10,000 salary jump under new HHS rule
Boosts in pay and benefits would help put Head Start educators on par with public school preschool teachers, the agency said.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPBoots 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 Roger Riddell • July 25, 2024 -
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STAFFED UPHow a district boosted recruitment, retention with affordable child care
Louisa County Public Schools launched its Little Lions Learning Lab in 2019, charging educators and staff just $400 per child per month.
By Anna Merod • June 25, 2024 -
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How to increase enrollment and revenue for a strong year ahead
It’s important to make sure you’re doing everything in your power to keep enrollment on the up, not just for yourself, but for your educators as well.
June 17, 2024 -
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Child care staff report rising levels of anxiety and depression
The Rapid Survey Project says material hardship among child care professionals is contributing to worsening mental health.
By Kara Arundel • June 5, 2024 -
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Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From playtime strategies to budget compromises, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From cybersecurity proposals to progress on school integration, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • May 17, 2024 -
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Study finds uncertainty with long-term benefits of preschool
While the short-term effectiveness of pre-K is well-documented, more research is needed about successful outcomes in school and beyond, researchers say.
By Kara Arundel • May 15, 2024 -
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Sponsored by PearsonEducator strategies for incorporating SEL in class and at home
Here’s what educators need to know about SEL to help students build a solid foundation for success in the classroom and beyond.
April 29, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From preschool enrollment changes to finalized Title IX regulations, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • April 26, 2024 -
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Preschool enrollment, state spending hit record highs
Preschool participation grew 7% in 2022-23 year over year, with percentages of enrolled 3-and 4-year-olds at all-time highs.
By Kara Arundel • April 22, 2024 -
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Special education population rose 2% between 2020 and 2021
In total, 7.8 million children and young adults received specialized services under IDEA in 2021, according to the Education Department’s annual report.
By Kara Arundel • April 5, 2024 -
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Sponsored by PearsonSetting the stage for early childhood success with structured and stable learning environments
Ensuring there is structure and stability in school and home environments can help set the stage for well-rounded early childhood progress.
March 25, 2024 -
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Bringing joy and learning to preschoolers through science lessons
Exploring broad scientific concepts can build teachers' confidence and deepen students' foundational learning, an early childhood expert says.
By Kara Arundel • March 20, 2024 -
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We want to hear about your school district’s rising leaders
Tell us about the innovative leaders in your schools for our fourth annual spotlight on assistant principals and district administrators.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Pearson[Podcast] Building Bridges: Strengthening the Educator-Caregiver Partnership
In this three-part series, we focus on early childhood education. Topics covered include social-emotional learning, kindergarten readiness, and speech and language delays.
Updated March 25, 2024 -
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Biden’s State of the Union: High-quality tutoring is in, book bans are out
Most of President Joe Biden’s speech touched on similar education policies as previous years. His brief pushback on book bans, however, marked a new addition.
By Anna Merod • March 8, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From chronic absenteeism rates to proposals for paid pregnancy leave for educators, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • March 8, 2024 -
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Head Start funding not keeping pace with rising child poverty rates
A U.S. Government Accountability Office report stressed the need to target Head Start services more effectively and to equitably distribute grants.
By Anna Merod • March 4, 2024 -
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How one school scaled up science of reading professional development
A New Mexico school supported teacher training, switched its reading and writing curricula, and altered its schedule to boost reading proficiency.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Is the end of federal relief money worsening a child care crisis?
Staff shortages, low pay and a lack of affordable options for families are leading to underenrollment, according to a NAEYC survey.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a costly and illegal teachers strike to a controversial regulation’s advancement to the White House, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Head Start, community colleges partner to expand affordable child care access
The “Kids on Campus” campaign includes a user guide with model programs and recommendations for launching successful partnerships.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 8, 2024
