School Models: Page 16

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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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    STEM

    From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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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
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    Montessori method has ‘strong and clear’ impact on student performance

    Students make positive math, literacy, academic ability and executive function gains in particular, according to a meta-analysis of 32 studies.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From school construction concerns to a Senate committee’s FY24 education spending proposal, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 31?

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    4 ways schools are approaching nontraditional postsecondary pathways

    Several organizations are helping to support high school students as they look ahead — whether the goal is a four-year degree or not.

    By Lauren Barack • Aug. 2, 2023
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    How a Washington school district built community trust with a wellness center

    The H.U.B. in Medical Lake School District offers free coffee, 1-on-1 time with administrators and essential mental health resources.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Enrollment, funding, supply chain issues throw wrench into school construction projects

    Schools are having to delay or alter facility projects as market forces balloon total project costs beyond what was initially budgeted or agreed upon.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Equity in IDEA: The rising challenge of significant disproportionality

    School leaders seek solutions amid ballooning racial disparities among students with disabilities.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Nation’s first religious charter school challenged by public school advocates, parents

    Plaintiffs claim the school approved in June by the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board would discriminate when it opens in fall 2024. 

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Equity in IDEA: Finding solutions to racial disproportionality in special ed

    Efforts to remedy overrepresentation of students with disabilities takes time and collaboration with general education, experts say.

    By , , • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Equity in IDEA: Why racial disparities are increasing in special ed programs

    A nearly 100% increase in the number of districts identified as significantly disproportionate is causing school leaders to examine data and practices.

    By , , • July 31, 2023
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    Opinion

    For the sake of our children’s learning, let’s embrace the spirit of rebellion

    A district curriculum director writes that educators and students must be empowered with high-quality instructional materials to transform learning.

    By Kelly Carvajal-Hageman • July 26, 2023
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    1 in 5 low-income children reported an adverse childhood experience in 2021

    These levels are nearly identical to those reported by the CDC in 2019, the last time NHIS survey results were released.

    By • July 24, 2023
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    6 actions for closing racial gaps in schools

    Strengthening early literacy, increasing instructional time and providing wraparound services are among strategies recommended by McKinsey & Co.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    Leaders share 3 approaches to developing principal pipelines

    Education leadership experts detailed their best practices in fostering the next generation of principals through three programs in Georgia and Hawaii.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    How can schools get ahead of staff vacancies?

    Florida principal Adam Lane suggests improving school culture is a central pillar to turning around recruitment and retention.

    By • July 20, 2023
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    GAO: USDA’s Foods in Schools program needs systematic improvements

    Challenges faced by the program, which provides 15% to 20% of foods used in school lunches, include delivery issues and price fluctuations.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    These 3 strategies are key when creating a school-based wellness center

    Two Pennsylvania high school leaders shared lessons learned for improving school mental health services with a trauma-informed approach.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    English learner grad rates rose steadily prior to the pandemic

    Despite the gains, ELs’ 71% graduation rate lagged behind the 86% graduation rate for all students in 2019-20.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    How a failing Arizona middle school dodged a state takeover

    Two school leaders from Isaac Middle School share key strategies implemented to improve the Title I school’s culture and performance.

    By • July 17, 2023
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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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    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