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    Ed Dept implores schools to end corporal punishment

    Nonregulatory guidance from the department calls for the banning of physical discipline and for more supportive and safe practices.

    By • March 24, 2023
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    Can school-led immunization efforts raise low COVID vaccination rates?

    The CDC says tactics like strategic clinics and culturally competent family engagement can be especially beneficial for marginalized students.

    By • March 20, 2023
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    The K-12 Dive Outlook on 2023

    To help keep you up to speed, K-12 Dive has gathered our 2023 outlook coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends and leaders to watch in the months ahead.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    State gifted ed policies crucial to access for ELs, students with disabilities

    A co-author of a new study released by the Annenberg Institute says eliminating gifted programs isn't the “equity victory" some may assume it to be.

    By • March 17, 2023
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    CDC: Poor sleep during COVID-19 linked to greater difficulty doing schoolwork

    Mental health also took a hit among the over three-quarters of high schoolers who weren’t getting enough hours of sleep during the pandemic.

    By • March 17, 2023
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    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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    4 Silicon Valley Bank collapse takeaways for public school pension funds

    While some state teacher retirement systems will be only slightly hit by the bank's collapse, the incident highlights other vulnerabilities. 

    By • March 14, 2023
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    Half of private school voucher tax credits go to families making above $200K

    A pair of recent studies find voucher programs take taxpayer funding from public schools and fuel privatization through tax benefits used by mostly wealthy families.

    By • March 14, 2023
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    Summer programs still robust for 2023, but future slowdown looms

    As ESSER funds erode, summer learning experts say there’s uncertainty for future years of summertime academic offerings and enrichment.

    By • March 7, 2023
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    From finance to food, DC school aims to make CTE more attractive, accessible

    At a CTE Month event, educators and students discussed how enhancing career and technical offerings can boost postsecondary success.

    By • March 3, 2023
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    K-12 enrollment lagged projections by 2% in 2021, revealing college pipeline cracks

    About 833,000 fewer public school seats were filled across the country, with several traditionally underserved demographics showing notable declines.

    By Rick Seltzer • March 1, 2023
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    Lessons In Leadership: Roanoke superintendent puts equity in action through career and technical ed

    For Verletta White, navigating and avoiding misunderstandings is a matter of listening, identifying pain points and finding common ground.

    By • March 1, 2023
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    Maine rebuts Ed Department threat to withhold some federal funds

    A February letter from the Education Department said the state could lose 25% of the funding it may reserve for administration of Title I for fiscal year 2022.

    By • Updated March 15, 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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    Grad rates a mixed bag as states struggle with chronic absenteeism

    Data for 2021-22 shows grad rates, on the rise prior to the pandemic, have now declined in some states — but perhaps not as much as initially feared.

    By • Feb. 24, 2023
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    Anchorage School District agrees to end seclusions, limit restraints

    The agreement with DOJ follows several other agreements by districts to end discriminatory practices against students with disabilities.

    By • Feb. 23, 2023
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    AASA 2023: How can superintendents work to expand leadership pipelines?

    Eliminating barriers to mobility and rethinking prep programs were among suggestions district leaders offered at the National Conference on Education.

    By • Feb. 23, 2023
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    GAO: Grant-funded charter schools show greater enrollment growth

    An analysis found smaller percentages of students with disabilities at all charter schools compared to traditional public schools.

    By • Feb. 23, 2023
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    AASA 2023: Is a change in focus on the horizon for NSBA?

    The National School Board Association’s executive director also urged district leaders not to “take the bait” on culture war disputes.

    By • Feb. 21, 2023
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    AASA 2023: How can districts disrupt the confidence gap for girls?

    Two districts are using data to implement strategies to help girls overcome dips in confidence that begin in middle school and persist into adulthood.

    By • Feb. 17, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From CDC vaccine guidance to the latest research on teacher layoffs, what did you learn from our stories the week of Feb. 13?

    By • Feb. 17, 2023
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    Educators say they lack resources to address worsening mental health crisis

    Superintendents cite staffing and budget, while teachers report pressure to catch students up academically instead of focusing on behavior.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    4 areas prime for education disruption

    A University of Virginia report explores how districts and their leaders are challenging the status quo in order to advance student achievement.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    Districts turn to AI to keep guns out of schools

    With school shootings on the rise, some educators seek solutions in artificial intelligence as others urge caution.

    By , • Feb. 15, 2023
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    5 best practices for embedding bereavement and grief support in schools

    Putting plans in place can be as simple as ensuring check-ins for grieving students or allowing them to safely leave a classroom if they feel overwhelmed.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Feb. 14, 2023
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    How 3 districts are addressing student fentanyl use

    Allowing students to carry naloxone and developing curriculum are among measures some districts are taking to combat synthetic opioid use.

    By • Feb. 14, 2023