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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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    Teacher and Staff Challenges

    Federal policy changes are further complicating K-12 workforce challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, adding to debate over what’s needed to keep teachers and staff in the profession or bring them back.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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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
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    As national COVID-19 emergency ends, a look back on the virus’ impact on schools

    These are the key events that shifted how schools operated throughout the health crisis over the last three years.

    By , • May 11, 2023
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    Housing is increasingly unaffordable for teachers in many metropolitan areas

    Rental costs can range from 47% of a teacher’s salary in San Francisco to 17% in Wichita, Kansas, according to a NCTQ analysis.

    By • May 11, 2023
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    Unlocking opportunity: Evidence-based literacy investment is the key to our children’s future

    North Carolina’s ed chief and a former governor of West Virginia write that schools must embrace the science of reading to combat NAEP declines.

    By Bob Wise and Catherine Truitt • May 10, 2023
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    K-12 anticipates a summer of school construction

    As schools plan for a surge of ESSER-supported upgrades over summer break, many administrators remain concerned about spending deadlines.

    By • May 10, 2023
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    With chronic absenteeism on the upswing, how can schools tackle attendance issues?

    Experts estimate chronic absenteeism rates have doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and a new FutureEd report offers over two dozen remedies.

    By • May 10, 2023
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    English learners in Texas charters showed higher reading, lower math achievement

    A Thomas B. Fordham Institute report finds more research is needed on long-term outcomes, challenges and opportunities for ELs in charter schools.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    Students’ mental health a greater hindrance to learning since pandemic

    Some 48% of secondary students reported that mental health impeded learning in 2022-23 compared to 39% in spring 2020, a YouthTruth survey found.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    DeSantis signs bill restricting transgender students’ bathroom use in Florida

    The bill would require schools to conduct disciplinary action against students and staff who willfully enter a restroom of the opposite gender.

    By • Updated May 17, 2023
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    Report: Severe weather disrupting special education services

    Recommendations from the National Council on Disability include standards for electronic student records and additional funding.

    By • May 8, 2023
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    ‘For Cobb, By Cobb’: Lessons from a Georgia district’s novel approach to digital learning

    As districts spend record amounts on ed tech to mixed results, one school system’s strategy can serve as a promising case study.

    By Kenneth K. Wong, Spencer Davis and Joseph Wise • April 25, 2023
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    Wealthier students, those at private schools list more extracurriculars on college applications

    White and Asian students also reported more activities and leadership roles in their college apps, but students largely held leadership positions at equal rates.

    By Laura Spitalniak • April 24, 2023
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    Let’s get real: Increase student engagement with experiential learning

    Are you one of the 80% of educators concerned about your students’ engagement levels? Learn how to use real-world learning activities to increase student engagement.

    April 24, 2023