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    STAFFED UP

    How a Baltimore certification program fuels the teacher pipeline

    Programs like the Baltimore City Teaching Residency have helped fill high-needs teaching roles in Baltimore City Public Schools, one district official says.

    By • Sept. 21, 2022
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    ASBO ‘22: How one rural district is on the road to electrify its bus fleet

    Williamsfield Schools in Illinois expects to reduce costs by 67% once its electric school bus fleet is in full operation by FY 2024.

    By • Sept. 19, 2022
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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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    State law to cap New York City class sizes by 2028

    Mayor Eric Adams says his city was singled out by the legislation, which has received support from the city’s teacher union.

    By • Sept. 14, 2022
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    7 tips for schools to strengthen career and technical education programs

    In an ECMC Group survey released in May, 22% of teens said they were more likely to attend a CTE college, up 10 points from May 2020.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Sept. 13, 2022
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    HHS issues 9-point checklist for school-based Medicaid services

    The guidance is part of a series of resources planned by the federal agency to simplify and expand school-based Medicaid services.

    By • Sept. 12, 2022
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    ESSER extension gives districts extra time to modernize

    How your district can avoid the funding cliff and invest in long-term infrastructure improvements. 

    Sept. 12, 2022
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    House subcommittee hearing highlights schools’ role in juvenile justice efforts

    Panelists highlighted promising practices including evidence-based training models for educators, administrators and school staff.

    By • Sept. 9, 2022
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    District asks families to rent rooms to teachers as housing cost solution

    The call by Milpitas Unified School District is just one way district leaders hope to recruit and retain teachers as housing costs rise in California’s Bay Area.

    By • Sept. 8, 2022
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    Report: School innovation is addressing equity but challenges remain

    Research highlighting self-reported information about innovative practices aims to inspire other schools to consider student-centered approaches.

    By • Sept. 8, 2022
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    Advocates seek more resources for newcomer students from Ed Dept

    Areas of need include curricular resources, professional development and common data definitions, a letter to the department said.

    By • Sept. 7, 2022
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    Lessons In Leadership: Florida superintendent shares takeaways from Finnish schools

    During a cultural exchange trip, Putnam County School District Superintendent Rick Surrency gained insight on playtime, standardized testing and more.

    By • Sept. 6, 2022
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    Gas cards, new start times and rotating schedules: Districts get creative to solve bus driver shortages

    Driver shortages have school systems nationwide testing a variety of creative — and sometimes unpopular — solutions.

    By • Sept. 6, 2022
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    How 2 districts use community partnerships to ensure students can walk safely to school

    Officials from Harrisonville, Missouri, and Charlottesville, Virginia, shared the role their communities play in shaping student pedestrian safety.

    By • Sept. 2, 2022
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    White House meeting announces recruitment partnerships to address teacher shortages

    Raising teacher pay and respect and creating apprenticeship programs were also top-of-mind as top officials discussed solutions.

    By • Sept. 1, 2022
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    Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2022-23

    These exceptional administrators make the grade on inclusive practices, curriculum innovation, data-driven decision-making and more.

    By • Aug. 31, 2022
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    Schools offset COVID-19 expenses with FEMA funding

    The agency said money given to schools to pay for COVID-19 reopening expenses generally went to cleaning and disinfecting.

    By • Aug. 30, 2022
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    Teens view drugs and alcohol as less risky, but use is down

    CDC surveys point to the importance of school-based substance use prevention programs in helping reduce abuse.

    By • Aug. 29, 2022
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    Survey: Use of print-only materials in classrooms likely to dwindle

    As research continues into the benefits of print versus digital materials, educators expect their use of e-books to grow.

    By • Aug. 29, 2022
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    How can schools increase willingness to report threats?

    A RAND Corp. report says building trust and offering accessible reporting systems can make it more likely that school violence concerns will be shared.

    By • Aug. 26, 2022
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    Uvalde heightens schools’ interest in physical security

    Experts have seen demand for measures like cameras and secure vestibules resurface in the aftermath of the May massacre.

    By • Aug. 25, 2022
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    NYC initiates school supports for children of asylum seekers

    The city plans wraparound services for the additional 1,000 children expected to enroll due this school year.

    By • Aug. 23, 2022
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    5 strategies for rebuilding student engagement after COVID-19

    The former superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools writes that reconnecting requires multiple strategies, open dialogue, trust and empathy.

    By Anthony Hamlet • Aug. 22, 2022
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    3 superintendents detail priorities for the new school year

    Staff recruitment and retention, student and family engagement, and school safety are among top focus areas, district leaders said.

    By • Aug. 22, 2022
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    4 key steps schools can take today to get strong multi-factor authentication security

    Learn four steps K-12 IT security leaders should know to roll out a strong authentication strategy.

    Aug. 22, 2022
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    Finance experts: School district budgets ‘headed for a wild ride’

    Four “atypical financial shocks” are likely to hit many school systems around the 2024-25 school year.

    By • Aug. 19, 2022