Report: Schools' role in promoting civic engagement growing more important

Committing to teaching about democracy can include opportunities for respectful, productive conversations on controversial topics, the authors write.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 21, 2021

Student engagement critical for academic, emotional recovery

There's no magic formula, but a variety of approaches for positive school cultures can improve student learning experiences, two reports say.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 20, 2021

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

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Supply chain woes hit school foodservice departments

As national food chain supply shortages hit districts hard, school meal program directors switch up menu plans on a daily basis.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 19, 2021

How COVID-19 may change the conversation about class size

Some see federal relief funding as an opportunity to finally reduce class sizes so educators can better meet individual student needs.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 18, 2021

Schools look to increase rigor of teacher preparation while still facing shortages

Indiana won’t allow special education emergency teaching permits beginning 2022-23 but will accept teachers actively preparing for full licensure.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 13, 2021

What College Board learned from one of the nation's largest-ever online exam deployments

The nonprofit adapted during a year of disrupted learning to preserve opportunities for 1.8 million students who opted to complete AP exams online.

By Jeremy Singer • Oct. 12, 2021

How can districts protect school boards, administrators as threats grow?

School systems are often reluctant to consider safety precautions for administrative buildings, but threats and intimidation may force the issue.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 7, 2021

How 2 middle schools are prioritizing SEL for teenage students

Educators in these Minnesota and Tennessee schools have integrated SEL curriculum throughout the day — with exercises included for staff, as well.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 5, 2021

5 critical best practices for concise, engaging school communications

A district communications official writes that educators must remember school is one commitment out of many for busy families, and simplicity is often key.

By Marci McFadden • Oct. 4, 2021

How educators can better connect with their school's CTE programs

You can help support CTE programs in your school with these relationship-building techniques.

By Jonathan Arnholz • Oct. 4, 2021

7 strategies to prevent chronic absenteeism in the return to school

Low attendance may indicate positive learning conditions are missing and interventions are needed, said panelists during a Wednesday webinar.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 30, 2021

Lessons In Leadership: How a principal balanced teaching a class while leading through a pandemic

For middle school principal Jessica Cabeen, leadership is all about building authenticity and trust — while also navigating a TikTok challenge or two.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 28, 2021

How a Texas school managed classroom chaos

An assistant principal shares how school-home communications were all the more crucial as students were ping-ponged between learning models.

By Sarah Norman • Sept. 23, 2021

4 ways to add joy to math after virtual learning

Helping students shake off negative math identities and discover how math concepts are related are some of the strategies being promoted.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 23, 2021

Report: Charter school enrollment grew 7% during pandemic

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools research also shows declines for public schools, but notes it would be "premature to draw any conclusions."

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 22, 2021

What do school districts credit for successful pandemic pivots?

New research from Next Generation Learning Challenges finds strong cultures and relationships among the most-cited keys to success.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 20, 2021

At least 9 states have adopted legislation around suicide prevention as districts invest in SEL

The focus comes amid a significant increase in youth mental health visits to emergency departments since the beginning of the pandemic.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 17, 2021

Could Biden's vaccine mandate exacerbate school staff shortages?

The extent to which districts will be impacted by the new rule could vary depending on several factors.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 14, 2021

Report: Attendance boundary changes can alleviate school segregation

Districts have the power to make even small changes that can reduce inequality between schools, according to Urban Institute research.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 14, 2021

Report: Fear of discrimination prevents many LGBTQ youth from participating in sports

Just 4% of respondents in a Trevor Project report said they would feel comfortable talking to their coach or sports leader if they were struggling.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 14, 2021

Schools systems continue to weigh roles of police on campus

Recommended strategies for positive school-police partnerships include clear understanding law enforcement shouldn't be involved in school discipline.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 10, 2021

Missouri program seeks to strengthen parent communication with $2M Ed Dept grant

The effort will provide direct training in two school districts on engaging and collaborating with parents to improve interventions and achievement.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 9, 2021

Survey: Consumers feel schools prepared for next crisis, but infrastructure needs work

A recent report from The American Society of Civil Engineers graded the country’s school infrastructure at "D-."

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 7, 2021

How are school districts easing transitions for Afghan students?

Preparations for incoming refugees include expediting enrollment and offering mental health, healthcare and other wraparound services.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 3, 2021

Schools updating remote learning policies in reaction to COVID-19 cases, quarantines

Districts nationwide are taking different approaches to balance the safety of students and staff with pressures to provide full-time, in-person learning.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 3, 2021