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  • Living Environment teacher Michael Acquaotta leads a 9th grade class at New York City's Business Technology Early College High School in May 2021.
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    Pandemic pivot: How a CTE high school spread SEL across curriculum

    Instead of pausing its SEL program during the pandemic, New York's Business Technology Early College High School expanded student and parent outreach.

    By May 12, 2021
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    Study: New Jersey early childhood program's benefits stretch to 10th grade

    The Abbott Preschool Program improved long-term achievement in language/literacy, math and science, in addition to lowering grade retention.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • May 10, 2021
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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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    Will K-12 schools require COVID-19 vaccination for students?

    As school leaders debate their vaccine approaches, they should first understand their state and local policies.

    By Updated May 10, 2021
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    PROMISING PRACTICES

    Promising Practices: New Hampshire partnerships support students with vision impairments

    The program seeks to reduce teacher shortages and improve services to students who are blind or have low vision.

    By May 7, 2021
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    States, districts debate whether to end remote learning option

    The 2021-22 school year will likely be a transition year during which districts will start to phase out their locally created remote learning models.

    By May 4, 2021
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    Colorado district's CBE approach may offer solutions to address learning gaps

    Researchers and district officials shared recommendations for adopting competency-based and personalized approaches in the return from COVID-19.

    By Dayna Straehley • May 3, 2021
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    Can $800M help reconnect homeless students with schools?

    The American Rescue Plan allots funds to locate and assist the 1.5 million students experiencing homelessness as schools push to reconnect with students missing from remote learning.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • May 3, 2021
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    California groups urge schools to make a 'restorative restart' this fall

    Use stimulus funding and the momentum for reform to close opportunity and academic gaps, the framework for equitable practices recommends.

    By April 30, 2021
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    American Families Plan caps Biden's first 100 days with pre-K proposal

    President Joe Biden's call for a $309 billion investment to offer free preschool and two years of community college is part of his Build Back Better agenda.

    By April 29, 2021
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    Can school nurses be the link between student health and academic gains?

    Indiana-based non-profit Paramount Health Data Project aims to provide schools with strong health data to inform financial and academic decisions.

    By April 27, 2021
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    5 qualities of effective in-school tutoring programs

    High-impact tutoring programs are designed to be equitable, accelerate learning and engage students, experts said during a Tuesday webinar.

    By April 23, 2021
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    3 strategies for improving school safety amid classroom returns

    School violence often increases after long breaks, but as students return to in-person learning, administrators can take steps to prevent it.

    By April 22, 2021
  • Students in MIchigan's Novi Community School District use personal whiteboards in remote and hybrid learning.
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    How can curriculum reflect the importance of mental health in returns to school?

    Refocusing what class time looks like, with more emphasis on SEL aspects of curriculum and rebuilding a sense of community, may be key.

    By Lauren Barack • April 21, 2021
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    Opinion

    Closing the enrichment gap matters now more than ever

    Officials from The Primary School detail how the pandemic has widened the gap in available learning opportunities beyond core curriculum.

    By Meredith Liu and Vida Amanat • April 21, 2021
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    Data: 9th-grade on-track rates trend higher in 4x4 scheduling models

    An analysis shows 74% of freshmen in schools with 4x4 or similar models were more likely to be on-track to graduate, compared to 63% in non-4x4 schools.

    By April 16, 2021
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    The implications of testing flexibility on measuring student growth and learning trends

    Former state officials from South Dakota and North Carolina write ed leaders and policymakers must understand the promise and limits of flexible options.

    By Melody Schopp and Angela Quick • April 16, 2021
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    4 steps to addressing COVID-19 attendance barriers

    Identifying students needing attendance support can help schools target resources, engagement initiatives and learning, experts say.

    By April 15, 2021
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    Report: Prepare now for predicted kindergarten 'bubble'

    This fall's kindergarten cohort and some 1st grade classes could have greater age differences and skill disparities, according to a new NWEA report.

    By April 13, 2021
  • Study links later middle, high school start times to better student achievement

    Researchers suggest moving start times could be an "inexpensive option to increase academic outcomes" at a time when budgets are tight.

    By April 13, 2021
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    Social-emotional learning is essential to 'build back better'

    The CEOs of CASEL and Urban Assembly write that the crises of the past year drive home the importance of SEL in preparing students for the future.

    By Karen Niemi and David Adams • April 12, 2021
  • AASA report outlines path to systemic change in public education by 2025

    Education, business, advocacy and philanthropic leaders call for specific action steps toward future-focused, rigorous and culturally responsive programs.

    By April 9, 2021
  • Can schools make summer programs more fun, effective by focusing on accelerated learning?

    Experts suggest positive summer learning and enrichment experiences could help build momentum for a more successful 2021-22 school year.

    By April 7, 2021
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    Promoting SEL, equity in hybrid learning

    Finding a balance to meet the needs of all students remains a challenge in hybrid models, but one expert suggests building on common practices.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • April 6, 2021
  • Report: Intervene early, effectively to prevent violent school attacks

    A Secret Service review of 67 disrupted plots against schools from 2006-2018 finds they were ultimately averted because a concerned individual reported troubling behavior.

    By April 6, 2021
  • Superintendents share reopening strategies in Ed Dept 'Lessons from the Field' session

    Leaders from Florida and Illinois spotlighted best practices for safe environments and student supports in the webinar series' latest installment.

    By April 5, 2021