Professional Development

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    Back to School '23 // BACK TO SCHOOL '23

    Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2023-24

    These exceptional administrators make the grade on student engagement, social-emotional support, career education and more.

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From school construction concerns to a Senate committee’s FY24 education spending proposal, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 31?

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

    K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2023 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Education, Labor departments issue guidance for registered teacher apprenticeships

    The new framework and federal investments come as the “earn while they learn” model continues to gain steam in education.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Sponsored by National Center for Construction Education and Research

    How to encourage careers in construction at your school

    Construction careers are rewarding and pay well, but don’t get as much attention in schools as other professions.

    By Jonathan Arnholz, NCCER Digital Communications Manager • July 31, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new federal registered apprenticeship programs to superintendent stressors, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 10?

    By • July 14, 2023
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    Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    How NAEP scores are adding urgency to Los Angeles’ math, reading push

    As a member of the assessment’s governing board, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is all too familiar with the gravity of pandemic learning loss.

    By • July 13, 2023
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    Here’s what schools should know about the growing CROWN Act

    Now in 23 states, the movement aims to prohibit school grooming or dress policies that discriminate based on hair texture and type.

    By • June 30, 2023
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    3 reasons to offer construction courses at your high school

    Construction education is in demand and offers great value to high schools and their students.

    By Jonathan Arnholz, NCCER Digital Communications Manager • June 26, 2023
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    STAFFED UP

    4 ways to tackle retention, recruitment challenges in early childhood education

    Universal preschool and overall enrollment are gaining steam, but staffing issues persist. 

    By • May 31, 2023
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    The 5 steps of a collective efficacy cycle

    Corwin advocates for teachers to work smarter, not harder, by planning for success.

    By Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Toni Faddis • May 22, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new data on the cost of housing for educators to school construction challenges, what did you learn from our stories the week of May 8?

    By • May 12, 2023
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    Sponsored by Pearson

    “M” is for mental health: Taking care of yourself while caring for others

    Mental Health Awareness Month provides an opportunity for educators to prioritize their own mental wellbeing while also advocating for the mental health needs of the students and families they serve. 

    May 12, 2023
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    Here’s what’s needed to support accelerated learning

    The approach aims to address learning loss by scaffolding students with needed information in small chunks, as opposed to broader remediation.

    By Lauren Barack • April 12, 2023
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    5 best practices for school district succession planning

    While it’s typically discussed in regard to the superintendency, one leader says districts should consider succession for all levels of staffing.

    By Elena Ferrarin • April 10, 2023
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    Sponsored by MindSpark

    Career Connected Learning: Raising the bar for postsecondary readiness

    Extraordinary career connected learning closes opportunity, belief, skills and readiness gaps.

    By Melissa Risteff, Chief Strategy Officer MindSpark Learning • April 10, 2023
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    Sponsored by Aperture Education

    1 in 5 students experience mental health concerns in a given year

    Student mental health is a huge concern across the country. Learn how SEL can help!

    By Taylor Barberis, Aperture Education • April 10, 2023
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    Sponsored by Pearson

    From awareness to action: Supporting autistic students during Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month and beyond

    Here are some tools and strategies designed to better support students with ASD as you create more inclusive environments.

    April 10, 2023
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    Lessons In Leadership: A North Carolina principal details why middle school is more than academics

    Social media and pandemic fallout are only compounding the hurdles that come with a critical period of brain development, says Derek McCoy.

    By • March 31, 2023
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    Council for Professional Recognition places equity at forefront in early educator guidance update

    The nonprofit that administers the Child Development Associate credential aims for “a curriculum to help build a model world based on tolerance and inclusion.”

    By • March 20, 2023
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    Opinion

    Reading reality in America’s classrooms

    The nation's schools are facing a long overdue conversation about "deeply flawed" reading curricula that don't serve students, three superintendents write.

    By LaTonya Goffney, Sonja Santelises and Iranetta Wright • March 16, 2023
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    Sponsored by Pearson

    How schools can effectively close the gap in learning recovery

    Provide the right resources to the educators delivering assessments and instructions so that they have the guidance they need to deliver the best student outcomes.

    March 13, 2023
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    AASA 2023: How 3 districts are working to transform teaching and learning

    Though education is often slow to embrace change, factors like artificial intelligence and industry demand for specific skill sets are forcing momentum.

    By • Feb. 27, 2023
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    Sponsored by Pearson

    How K-12 schools can minimize the effects of resource gaps in underserved schools

    Recognize the challenges schools are facing and take tangible steps to support educators, students and families in underserved communities.

    Feb. 27, 2023
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    STAFFED UP

    5 tactics districts can use to navigate cybersecurity workforce shortages

    While recruiting cybersecurity professionals may be daunting, tapping into higher ed or even training teachers for entry-level roles can be workarounds.

    By • Feb. 22, 2023
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    Teacher shortage shows signs of worsening in several states

    Multiple statewide surveys and reports show concerns remain over educator recruitment and retention, such as in Minnesota, Colorado and South Dakota.

    By • Jan. 30, 2023