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    Colorado district expands ‘equity of opportunity’ through remote classes

    St. Vrain Valley School District's AGILE program is in its first year and will allow high schoolers to take high-level courses virtually.

    By • Aug. 19, 2022
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    Tucson schools plans to contract 5 teaching positions as ‘last resort’ for shortages

    The district’s governing board approved a plan to use $385,000 in ESSER funding to contract certified general education teachers to fill high-need roles.

    By • Aug. 17, 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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    The wage gap between teachers and non-teachers is worsening

    An EPI analysis shows teachers' weekly wages grew by $296 from 1979 to 2021, compared to $645 for other college-educated professionals.

    By • Aug. 17, 2022
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    Public school enrollment down for second consecutive year

    When broken down by grade, however, fall 2021 enrollment data shows a 14% increase for pre-K and a 5% increase for kindergarten.

    By • Aug. 16, 2022
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    Support for universal pre-K jumps as public opinion of schools drops

    Just over half of Education Next survey respondents give their local schools an A or B, compared to 60% in 2019.

    By • Aug. 16, 2022
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    Individualized math program shows promise for pandemic learning recovery

    The MAP Accelerator tool developed by Khan Academy and NWEA helped boost scores across all grades, races and poverty levels in grades 3-8.

    By • Aug. 16, 2022
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    3 best practices to expand access to school meals

    School nutrition managers suggest improving communication for free and reduced-price programs, creating grab-and-go breakfast stations, and more.

    By • Aug. 15, 2022
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    Is universal screening the secret to a more successful school year? 3 steps to implementation.

    Learn more about the advantages and considerations that can support the smooth implementation of universal screenings.

    Aug. 15, 2022
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    Weather patterns are changing and so should your facilities

    Weather patterns have become more extreme, and schools must reevaluate their infrastructure.

    Aug. 15, 2022
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    How schools can help learners build social, academic networks

    Relationship mapping allows students to find trusted and diverse personal sources of social and academic support.

    By • Aug. 11, 2022
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    Opinion

    How learning loss is framed shapes how it’s addressed

    An education nonprofit leader details three ways to approach and address pandemic-driven gaps in learning — and why the language used matters.

    By Ronald Chaluisán Batlle • Aug. 11, 2022
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    New Jersey schools must have threat assessment teams under new state law

    Other states and districts are also looking to improve school threat assessment procedures in efforts to prevent violence by students.

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    Ed Dept’s new charter rule challenged in Michigan lawsuit

    The lawsuit challenges the department’s plans for distributing charter funds, as well as its authority to create the grant rule in the first place.

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    Oklahoma invests $5M in online math tutoring program

    The initiative will pay college students $25 per hour in an effort to ease recruitment and retention concerns.

    By • Aug. 8, 2022
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    Unstructured, longer play time called key to early learning

    Children learn valuable skills through play that contribute to pre-reading and math development, play advocates said.

    By • Aug. 5, 2022
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    As tech proliferates in schools, what’s the right balance?

    While 79% of parents in a global survey said tech helped their children with learning, 23% of children said they felt they spent too much time with tech.

    By Lauren Barack • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    4 ways transitioning to a 4-day school week impacts districts

    Moving to a shorter week offers a variety of advantages for students and educators, but it is not without challenges.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Teachers: Student monitoring tools more often flag discipline issues

    While 78% of teachers say monitoring software tagged students for disciplinary action, 59% say students were disciplined as a result.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Districts shuffle operations in response to COVID-19

    A RAND report finds districts most commonly increased substitute pay to an average of $122 per day last school year, compared to $115 pre-pandemic.

    By • Aug. 1, 2022
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    How a Texas district extended the school year to improve achievement

    The Aldine Independent School District has seen positive outcomes from a program in which four campuses have 210 school days.

    By • July 27, 2022
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    Opinion

    How higher ed collaboration helped a district streamline college opportunities

    A superintendent shares how a partnership with Arizona State University expanded postsecondary opportunities with an automatic-entry program.

    By Chad Gestson • July 26, 2022
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    Some districts are constructing gender-neutral school bathrooms amid national debate

    A Maine school district is using federal relief funds for bathroom construction, while a California district put plans for a new all-gender locker room on hold.

    By • July 22, 2022
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    Report: States make progress on tracking chronic absenteeism

    Attendance Works finds nearly all states are requiring schools to take daily attendance even for in-person and virtual learning settings.

    By K-12 Dive staff • July 21, 2022
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    Schools eye more dynamic summer programs to curb learning loss

    Though partnerships to build more robust and diverse experiences can vary by region, camp-like models are gaining popularity to engage learners.

    By Lauren Barack • July 20, 2022
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    Research highlights positive impacts of math-focused summer learning

    An AERA study showing improved math scores and better attendance comes as the Biden administration issues a new summer learning fact sheet.

    By • July 20, 2022