School Models

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    Using the full school grounds for lessons unlocks hidden opportunities

    Beyond using indoor spaces like cafeterias or hallways, taking students outdoors offers crossdisciplinary lessons that extend to math and English.

    By Lauren Barack • Sept. 27, 2023
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    How a Pennsylvania superintendent set out to restore her district’s secondary grades

    With middle grades returned, Sue Mariani aims to sustainably bring high school back to Duquesne City School District in a system under receivership.

    By • Sept. 27, 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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    Contextualizing grades could help diversify college admissions

    Researchers find that considering resources available to students when evaluating grades and test scores links strongly with college success.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023
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    School closures on the table as districts navigate enrollment declines

    Districts including San Antonio, Salt Lake City and Rochester, New York are weighing school closures as resources and funding are stretched.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023
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    At least 3 more states mull FAFSA mandates for high school students

    Michigan, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are considering making completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid a graduation requirement.

    By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 14, 2023
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    4 ways administrators can mitigate disruptive student behaviors

    As schools add intervention strategies to address an uptick in disruptive behaviors, research from EAB identifies best practices for educators.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Utah charter school agrees to remedy restraint, seclusion concerns

    An OCR investigation found significant underreporting of restraint and seclusion at Spectrum Academy, a charter program serving students with autism.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023
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    Schools fine-tune services to address influx of migrant students

    From welcome centers for enrollment to leadership clubs, schools are boosting resources for newcomers.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
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    New healthcare education alliance brings CTE opportunities to Missouri district

    Private nonprofit Cox College will close after the spring 2025 term and fold into an alliance that includes Springfield Public Schools.

    By Natalie Schwartz , • Sept. 5, 2023
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    English learners need equitable access to dual language programs

    Enrollment and bilingual teacher recruitment should be prioritized, said panelists during a Tuesday webinar.

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Science fairs can expand hands-on STEAM curriculum experiences

    To maximize these opportunities to practice real-world STEAM applications, school leaders must ensure all students can participate.

    By Lauren Barack • Aug. 30, 2023
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    How a New York superintendent found her passion in school turnarounds

    The Roosevelt Union Free School District’s Deborah Wortham says the most important questions students have of leaders are, “Do I care? Am I visible?”

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
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    STAFFED UP

    4 ways to steer around bus driver shortages

    As widespread staffing problems persist, school transportation experts share strategies that are working for some districts.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Supreme Court asked to review if top-ranked magnet discriminated in admissions

    The request comes less than two months after the court overturned race-conscious admissions practices in higher education.

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
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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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    BACK TO SCHOOL '23

    New school year stretches budgets for districts, teachers and families

    Teachers often dip into their personal funds, for instance spending an average of $820.14 on classroom supplies in 2022-23, according to an analysis.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    BACK TO SCHOOL '23

    3 factors influencing school safety in 2023-24

    Among challenges school leaders face is an increasingly difficult landscape for implementing evidence-based preventative approaches.

    By • Aug. 22, 2023
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    How San Diego’s Monarch School helps homeless students transform their futures

    Research shows students attending the school benefit not just academically but in social-emotional metrics like self-esteem, emotional regulation and agency.

    By Kate Rix • Updated Sept. 28, 2023
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    BACK TO SCHOOL '23

    How 90-day plans shape the beginning of a successful school year

    While the strategy can look different across schools and districts, four K-12 leaders share why the 90-day model works in setting the tone for a new year.

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Schools using nonpunitive approaches to tackle chronic absenteeism

    Compliance-driven attendance policies are being replaced by trauma-informed practices and family engagement activities.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Maryland awards $3M to combat racial disproportionality in special ed

    The funds will target overidentification of students of color who are classified as having intellectual and emotional disabilities.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    4 ways educators can manage back-to-school anxiety

    The new school year brings new beginnings, new opportunities — and, sometimes, new concerns.

    Aug. 14, 2023
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    Montana scores rare federal testing waiver in favor of through-year assessment

    Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the waiver will encourage more schools to participate in the field test while maintaining rigorous standards.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Charter school funding averages 30% less than traditional public schools

    Charter schools in major cities received, on average, $7,147 less per pupil during the 2019-20 school year, a new study finds.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    4 ways schools are rethinking building design

    From charging stations for electric vehicles to true-to-life CTE spaces, schools are transforming physically, school architecture experts say.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023