Confronting chronic absenteeism
Educational Leadership
Educational leadership is the backbone of school, district, and state education, establishing policies and practices for student and teacher success.
Confronting chronic absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism is a persistent challenge in districts across the nation--and expert stakeholders are working hard to change it
How top female district leaders get ready for back-to-school
Female school leaders offer insights into the resources, practices, and actions that help them guide their districts
School safety impacts achievement, instructional time, educator retention
A majority of K-12 educators regularly think of their own physical safety when at work and say safety has a direct impact on student achievement
The psychology of Disruptive Innovation
By seeking out the right circumstances, education leaders can create the conditions for new models of schooling to emerge, evolve, and eventually transform mainstream conventional education
Supporting gender equity in AI and tech education
Encouraging girls and young women to pursue careers in tech and AI creates a more balanced workforce, as well as role models for future students
Virtual academies remove barriers and unlock student potential
Virtual academies let districts meet a range of student needs, giving each learner the opportunity to learn in the environment that best suits them
Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents
Regular attendance means students have the opportunity to be present, engaged, and successful in their educational journey
What 1,000 families want your district to know about school-home communication
The data shows just how much families crave a deeper level of transparency and collaboration
6 ways to maximize paraeducators in structured literacy classrooms
The more paraeducators know about the content and curriculum, class routines, and software programs, the more they can expand instructional options
Bipartisan coalition issues call to cut chronic absenteeism in half as kids continue to miss school
Schools have tried launching new attendance-tracking systems, hiring people to knock on family’s doors, and giving away prizes to help re-engage students
High school computer science classes might expand in Michigan–will that address equity issues?
Some stakeholders worry that under-resourced schools will struggle to offer high-quality computer science courses due to a lack of certified staff
Do high-impact tutoring tools actually offer high-impact tutoring?
Edtech companies should adhere to high-impact tutoring design principles that meet funding criteria
School leaders of color face high levels of burnout–here’s what they need to thrive
Emboldening resilient leaders of color without creating systems that support their advancement is a recipe for burnout
Is imposter syndrome built on a fallacy?
Instead of questioning their ability to lead, school leaders could instead reflect on new opportunities to grow and learn
The digital divide still holds students back
Access to devices and reliable internet for students with lower family incomes is lagging that of students with higher family incomes
As Kamala Harris ascends to Democratic presidential frontrunner, get to know her education record
Harris almost immediately secured the endorsements of the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association
Creating smart campuses to transform student life
The rise of smart campuses represents a substantial shift in how we approach education and student well-being
Addressing student absenteeism with faculty PD
Effective PD focuses on classroom management and behavior strategies and helps educators create safe environments for students
Kamala Harris backs teachers unions and LGBTQ rights, blasts book bans in AFT speech
Harris emphasized the importance of unions--noteworthy at a time when some cast teachers unions as working in opposition to students and families
The pandemic’s lasting impact on young learners
Longitudinal data show academic recovery is occurring at an uneven pace for different student populations
Federal COVID relief dollars improved student test scores, two new studies find
The studies come as education activists and politicians debate the impact of federal spending, and as states and school districts consider which programs to continue
Thinking outside the classroom: Creative strategies to combat the teacher shortage
Businesses across the globe are adapting to meet changing needs--it’s time the education industry does the same
From musician to U.S. Department of Education leader: A Q&A with Dr. James Lane
School leadership is largely about inspiring people and making sure everyone is empowered to do their best
Educator-parent communication doesn’t have to be a struggle
Focusing on digital literacy and improving overall parental communication can help create change in the classroom
Tech investments determine school success
The diversity of printing devices within a district inevitably leads to challenges for IT departments and budgetary concerns for school systems
Taking K-12 education transformation from pipe dream to pipeline
Disruptive Innovation could deliver what young people want and need, now
These attendance management strategies can reduce chronic absenteeism
High schools and marginalized student groups continue to display higher chronic absenteeism rates
The clock is ticking on ESSER funds
The impending deadline represents a moment to recall the magnitude of the program and where it stands
Leveraging connectivity to tackle K-12’s biggest challenges
Reliable connectivity is essential for learning--discover how to ensure your district is ready to support digital learning
Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now
Post-COVID, we must catch our older students up on second grade skills without infantilizing the content
Wearable panic buttons help us better protect students and educators
Any staff member can quickly and discreetly send a signal for help that instantly reaches administrators and responders
Collaborating with law enforcement to strengthen school safety
Fostering collaboration between schools and law enforcement represents an ongoing commitment to creating a safe and secure learning environment
Why AI in the classroom needs its own ‘doll test’ 70 years post-Brown
AI chatbots could become the new face of discrimination in education--they have the potential to exacerbate existing inequalities and create new ones
Five ways school leaders can end the year on a strong note
Ending the school year on a strong note requires careful planning, dedication, and a focus on fostering a positive and supportive school community
3 strategies to maximize ESSER funds
Allocating funds for edtech and digital learning solutions helps school leaders prioritize student success
How are you attracting and retaining teachers of color?
Automating your applicant tracking eases the effects of covert biases and provides an attractive applicant experience
Six tips for districts to avoid the next funding cliff
Managing a tech budget requires planning and flexibility to ensure teachers and learners have the tools and access they need
Why support for students and a strong school culture are key to this middle school principal
Wilcox prioritizes meeting the needs of students, especially post-COVID, when student anxiety is on the rise
Moving from industrial education to deeper learning
A superintendent shares his district’s multi-year journey to make school more engaging, personal, and equitable
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