Professional Development: Page 5

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    Dive Awards

    The K-12 Dive Awards for 2023

    These leaders are boosting achievement with commitments to school culture, strong communication and innovative learning models.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    Superintendent of the Year: Mary Elizabeth Davis, Henry County Schools

    Over the past six years, Davis has led her 52-school, 43,000-student district in Georgia to an 11-point growth in state accountability measures.

    By • Dec. 6, 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 2025 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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    Dive Awards

    Principal of the Year: Kevin Sotomayor, Isaac Middle School

    For the Phoenix school leader, lifting a school from near-failing to a “B” started with building a fun, supportive staff culture that “trickled down” to students.

    By • Dec. 5, 2023
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    New Jersey boots basic skills exam requirement for teacher candidates

    Advocates of removing certification testing barriers say this will help ease pathways into the teaching profession.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Can unconventional teaching roles douse teacher burnout?

    Common solutions like better pay may help repair the teacher pipeline but don’t address feelings of demoralization, according to a CRPE report.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    STAFFED UP

    How has substitute teacher staffing changed since the pandemic?

    Teacher shortage solutions and pandemic adjustments to substitute pay and entry requirements have had impacts on the sub pool.

    By • Nov. 17, 2023
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    Opinion

    5 ways supportive school culture can counter lagging STEM achievement and inequity

    The National Math and Science Initiative’s Nichole Austion shares how schools can make strides to improve STEM diversity and success.

    By Nichole Austion • Nov. 15, 2023
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    This rural Alabama district hit the fast lane on 1:1 devices years before the pandemic

    Over her 16 years leading Talladega County Schools, Suzanne Lacey has prioritized innovation and partnership with local industries like NASCAR.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
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    5 steps to strengthening a career readiness culture

    Embracing a culture of career readiness is evolving across the education sector at a record pace.

    By Pathway2Careers (P2C) • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Students of color, Indigenous students weigh in on teaching profession

    Students want to build impactful relationships to support future generations, but low teacher pay is a deterrent, according to a Teach Plus-CBED report.

    By • Oct. 18, 2023
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    3 ways educators and caregivers can team up to support students with ADHD

    Navigating the educational landscape can be a complex journey for children and adolescents with ADHD.

    Oct. 16, 2023
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    The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2024

    Administrators have plenty of opportunities for sharing best practices and learning about issues impacting their schools at conferences and events.

    By • Updated June 28, 2024
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    Restorative discipline practices in Chicago reduce student arrests

    The University of Chicago’s study found positive effects of the program leading to a 35% decline for in-school student arrests.

    By • Oct. 5, 2023
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    3 ways educators can identify and support students with dyslexia

    Individuals with dyslexia often need extra interventions to achieve proficient reading and writing skills. Here are three ways educators can ensure they are providing the scaffolding students with dyslexia need to succeed.

    Sept. 25, 2023
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    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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    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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    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