School Models

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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From cellphone bans to school staffing, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Oct. 18, 2024
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    74% of schools had trouble filling teacher vacancies this school year

    However, the percentage saying they didn’t experience challenges filling vacant teaching and non-teaching roles rose, according to NCES data.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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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 2024 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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    Optimizing charter opportunities for students with disabilities requires focused engagement

    Charters can harness their flexibility to overhaul models that hold back students with disabilities, writes the Center for Learning Equity’s executive director.

    By Lauren Morando Rhim • Oct. 17, 2024
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    A Massachusetts charter school prepares students for college success

    Veritas Prep Charter School provides students with companion courses to help them navigate college expectations like time management and self-advocacy.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024
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    More than 25% of charters shutter within 5 years

    A comprehensive study of data from more than 2 million U.S. Department of Education records found that by year 20, the average failure rate is 55%.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024
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    Adults back classroom cellphone bans but are less supportive of all-day limits

    Of those opposing classroom restrictions, 60% say parents should be able to reach their child when needed.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024
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    3 takeaways on the growth of private school choice

    FutureEd looks at eight states where 569,000 students are participating in these programs at a cost to taxpayers of $4 billion in 2023-24.

    By • Oct. 14, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new CDC data to the Supreme Court’s October 2024 term, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Oct. 11, 2024
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    More than 323K adults answer White House call to work with students

    The goal to add 250,000 adults in supportive roles in schools was met a year ahead of schedule, but principals say additional help is needed.

    By • Oct. 11, 2024
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    EPA final rule will require replacement of lead pipes delivering water to schools within next decade

    Lead exposure in young children can have long-term negative effects including academic and behavioral challenges.

    By • Updated Oct. 10, 2024
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    AAP: Suspensions, expulsions harm students’ mental and physical health

    The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends schools use trauma-informed practices and analyze discipline data.

    By • Oct. 10, 2024
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    Facilitating peer discussions can broaden learning

    Encouraging students to engage each other in discussion can expand viewpoints in classroom learning and strengthen soft skills, one expert says.

    By Lauren Barack • Oct. 9, 2024
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    How a school for students with autism elevated its professional development

    Delaware's Sussex Consortium teachers are now sharing their instructional best practices with educators at traditional schools.

    By • Oct. 9, 2024
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    1 in 3 teens reports experiencing racism in school

    CDC finds Asian, multiracial and Black students were the most likely to report having ever experienced racism in school.

    By • Oct. 9, 2024
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    Petition to establish nation’s first religious charter school reaches Supreme Court

    Oklahoma's St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School was set to open for 2024-25, but its launch was blocked by the state’s highest court.

    By • Oct. 8, 2024
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    Charter schools have fewer students with disabilities but higher inclusion rates

    The Center for Learner Equity analyzed U.S. Department of Education data on enrollment, discipline, inclusion and post secondary preparation.

    By • Updated Oct. 8, 2024
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    Utah launches statewide guaranteed admissions initiative

    All 16 of the state's public colleges and universities are participating in the program to boost access for high school seniors.

    By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 8, 2024
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    Full STEAM ahead: Repurposing outdated spaces into state-of-the-art learning labs

    Build engaging STEM/STEAM labs without new construction by reimagining existing school spaces.

    Oct. 7, 2024
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    Are preschoolers getting enough outdoor time?

    A NIEER policy brief shows most state preschool programs don’t require outdoor time, but some have model programs to expose children to nature.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
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    How should schools approach concerning behavior?

    Amid an uptick in violent threats, schools are navigating threat assessment, reporting culture among teachers, and balancing support and discipline.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
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    ASBO ‘24: School business officials tackle tough issues

    K-12 finance pros and district leaders shared strategies for handling school crises, using AI, managing workers’ comp and addressing special ed costs.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    For Houston superintendent, there’s nothing piecemeal about school turnarounds

    Appointed to lead Texas’ largest district during a state takeover last year, Mike Miles is embracing a model of wholescale systemic change.

    By • Oct. 1, 2024
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    The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2025

    Here's a guide to the events where school leaders can share best practices and learn about the issues shaping education in the new year.

    By K-12 Dive staff • Updated Oct. 3, 2024
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    Schools lack supports for victims of sexually explicit deepfake and real images

    Only 36% of teachers say their school has a fair process that adequately helps victims of deepfake "non-consensual intimate imagery," a CDT report found.

    By • Sept. 26, 2024
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    Should under-enrolled, low-performing schools be targeted for closure?

    Closures can be unpopular and divisive — but operating under-capacity schools can be costly and inefficient, a Fordham Institute report says.

    By • Updated Sept. 26, 2024