School Models: Page 20

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    Florida principal sets out on mission to spread #180DaysOfJoy

    Leesburg High School Principal Michael Randolph’s positive social media notes are a bright spot for a school on the academic upswing.

    By • Feb. 10, 2023
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    Project-based learning helps apply a ‘why’ to lessons

    Hands-on experience tied to lessons, particularly in STEM subjects, provide students a firsthand experience with a topic’s real-world relevance.

    By Lauren Barack • Feb. 8, 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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    Students who met with counselors more likely to apply for college aid

    Some 87% of 9th graders from 2009 who consulted with a school counselor completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, an NCES study found.

    By • Feb. 8, 2023
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    LA County to offer free mental telehealth services for all students

    The county will join Hawaii in offering all of its schools virtual mental health services, free of cost to its students.

    By • Feb. 3, 2023
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    CUNY launches advising program with New York public schools

    The program has placed 10 full-time, in-person advisers in public high schools and is trying out an in-person-virtual hybrid with five more advisers.

    By K-12 Dive staff • Feb. 3, 2023
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    3 strategies districts should consider when weighing school closures

    As enrollment declines lead to closure discussions, education and finance experts suggest ways to get ahead of the curve and mitigate fallout.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Opinion

    Will there be a ‘Big Bang’ in education research in 2023?

    The head of the Institute of Education Sciences sees two key areas as having potential for major breakthroughs.

    By Mark Schneider • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Column

    Question of the Month: What are your New Year’s resolutions for your school or district?

    From promoting school culture and instilling hope to making progress on academic recovery, four leaders share their goals for 2023.

    By • Jan. 30, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new K-12 cybersecurity guidance to an expansive preschool initiative in Hawaii, what did you learn from this week's stories?

    By • Jan. 27, 2023
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    Educational institutions among 3 most common mass shooting sites

    A Secret Service report details what schools can do to prevent such attacks, including resolving interpersonal conflicts.

    By • Jan. 26, 2023
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    K-12 teacher shortages among state higher ed leaders’ top concerns

    Teaching was hit hard by worker shortages during the pandemic, and about 95% of surveyed higher ed leaders called the issue important or very important.

    By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 24, 2023
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    Teachers prefer these 3 practices for encouraging student engagement

    A survey by GoGuardian and USC Rossier found a large portion of teachers rarely or never used control, busywork or emphasis on grades.

    By • Jan. 20, 2023
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    5 principals to watch in 2023

    Commitments to school culture and inclusivity, community partnerships, and support for at-risk students set these school leaders apart.

    By , , , • Jan. 19, 2023
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    How can schools foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students?

    Two educators shared their lessons learned in helping middle and high schoolers gain skills in areas like problem solving, teamwork and resilience.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Jan. 18, 2023
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    Ed Department webinar shares risks, solutions for teen fentanyl use

    Increased knowledge about the dangers of illicit fentanyl is what students, families and educators need the most, panelists say.

    By • Jan. 18, 2023
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    Charter school funding remains steady for second year under Biden

    The flat federal appropriations answer a long-standing question on what the administration's footprint would mean for the movement.

    By • Jan. 17, 2023
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    Should students have to change clothes for PE class?

    Some schools are maintaining relaxed pandemic-era physical education dress codes, while others are sticking with policies requiring PE uniforms.

    By • Jan. 17, 2023
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    5 superintendents to watch in 2023

    As superintendent turnover spikes, these five leaders have shown innovation and determination that make them key players to keep an eye on.

    By , , , • Jan. 9, 2023
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    5 tactics to help students embrace networking and relationship-building

    Experts suggest helping students identify and expand their relationship networks, or “social capital,” so they can begin building professional pathways.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Jan. 6, 2023
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    8 K-12 trends to watch in 2023

    Academic recovery, family engagement, cyberthreats and school security concerns are among challenges coming at school leaders from all sides.

    By , , , • Jan. 4, 2023
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    Lessons In Leadership: 5 key takeaways from a year of school leader conversations

    In case you missed any of 2022’s installments, we’ve highlighted some leading insights on student voice, community engagement and more.

    By • Jan. 3, 2023
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    Survey: Adults rate their education higher compared to today’s schooling

    A majority of Yahoo! News and YouGov poll respondents said the quality of education students receive now is fair or poor.

    By • Dec. 22, 2022
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    Community partnerships essential to help CTE programs benefit local economies

    When students get work experience through local industries, they may be more likely to continue using those skills in their home communities, one expert said.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 21, 2022
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    When teaching AI, drop the coding and adopt machine learning

    By studying how machine learning powers artificial intelligence, students can further develop their own thought processes and tackle societal impacts.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 21, 2022
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    6 strategies to help children and families ease into kindergarten

    Kindergarten transitions are especially important for families whose children didn’t attend preschool or are hesitant about enrolling, one expert said.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Dec. 20, 2022