School Models

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    Are chronic absenteeism interventions working?

    An analysis from Rand and CRPE estimates 19% — or 9.4 million students — were chronically absent during the 2023-24 school year.

    By • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Dual language immersion programs associated with more reading growth for ELs

    Schools that lack such programs, don’t offer meetings with English learner families, and are overcrowded were associated with worse performance.

    By • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Trendline

    Graduation and Career Readiness

    The idea of what constitutes postsecondary success has evolved as an expanding array of career education pathways offer more alternatives to traditional degrees.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    How a Pennsylvania superintendent factors community into innovation

    For Matthew Friedman, prioritizing consistent communication is key to ensuring Quakertown Community School District can embrace future-ready learning.

    By • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Opinion

    The key to reengaging students? Focus on content and durable skills

    North Carolina’s state superintendent details how her state addressed a need to develop skills beyond traditional “technical” skills and academic knowledge.

    By Catherine Truitt • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Bills allowing chaplains in public schools gain steam

    At least 30 bills introduced in 16 states since 2023 have proposed placing chaplains in schools as volunteers or employees.

    By • Aug. 26, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From ESSER spending deadline extensions to a boost in Head Start teachers’ pay, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Aug. 23, 2024
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    BACK TO SCHOOL '24

    New school year, new challenges and opportunities

    Educators are navigating legal hurdles, cell phone policies, artificial intelligence use and more as students head back to classrooms.

    By • Aug. 21, 2024
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    Houston ISD decreases F-rated schools by 66% under state leadership

    If the “dramatic progress” announced Monday continues, the district could exit state takeover sooner than expected.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
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    Oklahoma charter board severs contract with St. Isidore — for now

    The unanimous vote comes nearly two months after the board was directed to rescind its contract with the nation’s first religious public charter school.

    By • Aug. 16, 2024
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    BACK TO SCHOOL '24

    How an Iowa district plans to embrace AI in the new school year

    Starting this fall, Iowa City Community School District will pilot new AI guidelines governing how the technology is used in the classroom.

    By • Aug. 15, 2024
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    Opinion

    How to unlock the power of schools to improve youth mental health

    The leaders of AASA and The Jed Foundation offer seven recommendations for school and district leaders to address students’ needs and help them thrive.

    By Tony Walker and David Schuler • Aug. 15, 2024
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    BACK TO SCHOOL '24

    How a California high school takes a team approach to boost attendance

    Reedley High School relies on a network of teams to monitor attendance, engage students and plan individualized interventions.

    By • Aug. 13, 2024
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    CDC finds early signs of mental health improvement among teens

    Disparities persist, however, with female and LGBTQ+ students reporting more violence, signs of poor mental health and suicidal thoughts than other groups.

    By • Aug. 8, 2024
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    OSEP 2024

    Moving from ‘pockets of excellence’ to ‘systems of excellence’ for students with disabilities

    If solutions work for some children in some places, “why not everywhere for every student every day?” asked Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten.

    By • Aug. 7, 2024
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    BY THE NUMBERS

    Per-pupil spending nears $36K in New York City

    Two recent reports provide a snapshot of trends in K-12 revenue and spending.

    By • July 30, 2024
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    School crime shows downward trend, with notable exceptions

    K-12 gun violence has increased, but bullying and physical fights are on the decline, according to an NCES report.

    By • July 25, 2024
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    Boots on the ground: Topeka superintendent meets families where they are

    For Tiffany Anderson, engaging with the community in authentic, unstructured ways is essential to understanding and addressing learning barriers.

    By • July 25, 2024
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    Moody’s weighs school district budget resilience as ESSER ends

    School districts' resilience will depend partly on how they generate revenue and also on their reserves, according to a Moody’s report released this week.

    By • July 24, 2024
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    Lack of focus, inattention having ‘severe negative impact’ on student learning

    Still, 90% of school leaders report high-dosage tutoring has been effective for improving student outcomes, according to NCES data.

    By • July 24, 2024
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    Charter schools struggle to meet special education needs

    A study by the Center for Learner Equity uncovers pain points and suggests ways to improve practices.

    By • July 24, 2024
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    What we learned at the National Conference on School Leadership

    The gathering brought together elementary and secondary principals to share best practices on infusing joy in learning, improving special education and more.

    By • July 22, 2024
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    Groups call for cutting chronic absenteeism by 50% over 5 years

    A coalition of education nonprofits say high absenteeism is harming learning, teacher retention, school culture and postsecondary preparedness.

    By • July 18, 2024
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    How 2 school leaders infuse joy in student and staff learning

    At one Massachusetts school, teacher trainings include a “Family Feud” approach to introducing staff and a cafe model for taking teachers’ book orders.

    By • July 18, 2024
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    3 approaches to bring the Summer Olympics into STEM curriculum

    Ways to connect the Paris Olympics to science class this summer and early fall include analyzing swim caps, breakdancing and the art of mastering an ollie.

    By Lauren Barack • July 17, 2024
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    ACT to shorten exam time and make science portion optional

    The changes come after the College Board cut the SAT's run time earlier this year.

    By Laura Spitalniak • July 17, 2024