School Models: Page 15

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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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    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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    Learning Loss

    Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Is your school doing its part to provide sustainable hydration?

    Americans purchase 50 billion water bottles per year, and 60 million of those bottles are thrown away daily.

    July 10, 2023
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    Gen Z values education — but doesn’t think a 4-year degree is the only option

    A new survey found that high school students are weighing the time investment college requires as seriously as the financial investment.

    By Laura Spitalniak • June 30, 2023
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    How can middle and high schools improve support for English learners?

    Federally funded research aims to find ways to increase English learners' access to rigorous courses for high school completion.

    By • June 28, 2023
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    Sandy Hook mom wants to ensure special education is part of safety conversations

    The nonprofit Safe and Sound Schools created Especially Safe trainings to help schools plan for the unique needs of students and staff.

    By • June 27, 2023
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    Study: Small number of teachers double racial discipline gap

    Researchers found 1.7% of teachers in a large California school district were responsible for 34.8% of all disciplinary office referrals.

    By • June 26, 2023
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    Students grade schools higher on safety, respecting their identities

    A Gallup-Walton Family Foundation survey found students gave lower grades to supports for mental health and teaching about future careers.

    By • June 14, 2023
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    Over 1,900 colleges not requiring SAT, ACT in admissions for fall 2023

    Most of those institutions have also extended test-optional and test-free policies through fall 2024, according to new data.

    By • June 12, 2023
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    Nation makes progress on early intervention for children with autism

    Autism Speaks’ inaugural annual report and dashboard provide national and state data on autism-centered policies and outcomes.

    By • June 12, 2023
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    Opinion

    Why customer service matters in K-12

    As parents’ options expand and expectations grow, administrators must reckon with how to best meet their needs, retired superintendent Michael Grego writes.

    By Michael Grego • June 9, 2023
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    COVID-19 made 26% of high school seniors rethink where to go to college, survey finds

    The pandemic also influenced what majors students considered, according to ACT, the testing company.

    By Laura Spitalniak • June 8, 2023
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    Charter school students outperform public school peers by significant margins

    A Stanford University study finds charter students have an average of 16 extra days of growth in reading and 6 days in math in a school year.

    By • June 7, 2023
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    6 ways schools are encouraging students to lead the way

    Giving students clear pathways to provide input and feel their thoughts are valued can lead to greater educational experiences for all, experts suggest.

    By Elena Ferrarin • June 5, 2023
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    How harnessing hydration can elevate student performance

    Although proper hydration is crucial to better health and optimal cognitive function, many students struggle to stay hydrated at school.

    June 5, 2023
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    Schools tap multiple approaches to prevent fentanyl poisoning

    During a joint White House and Education Department webinar, panelists discussed emergency preparedness and awareness campaigns.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Teacher shortages likely to ease as ESSER winds down, panelist says

    Teacher pay, artificial intelligence and education reform were the focus of conversations at the Reagan Institute Summit on Education.

    By • May 31, 2023
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    Lessons In Leadership: For Ohio superintendent, focus on student skills is key to broader local economy

    Youngstown, Ohio, was hit hard by the decline of the local steel industry, but Justin Jennings sees part of his role as equipping students to attract new fields to the region.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    69 years after Brown v. Board, school segregation persists

    Although studies have found numerous benefits of diverse schools, a new report shows segregation between White and Black students remains an issue.

    By • May 26, 2023
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    Philadelphia superintendent proposes year-round pilot in strategic plan

    District leader Tony Watlington hopes a systemwide refresh will address COVID-19 learning lags, which researchers say require drastic measures.

    By • May 26, 2023
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    Justice Dept asks Supreme Court not to hear North Carolina charter school case

    The case raises the question of whether a private nonprofit authorized by the state to operate a public charter school is subject to federal requirements.

    By • May 25, 2023
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    Federal toolkit flags 5 strategies to improve bystander reporting in schools

    A resource from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and U.S. Secret Service details how schools can encourage more sharing of safety concerns.

    By • May 24, 2023
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    GAO: Training needed for administrators overseeing private school equitable services

    A federal report highlights shortcomings in coordinating equitable services between public school districts and private schools across district boundaries.

    By • May 23, 2023
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    Lost and Found: What gets left behind at schools?

    From water bottles to a toaster oven, schools share their most common and unusual unclaimed items and how they attempt to find the owners.

    By • May 16, 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