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.PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP
5 ways SEL helped elevate our district from a predicted "F" to a solid "B"status
District Administration Magazine
Four years ago, our district was projected to perform at an “F” level based on its psychometric analysis at the time. Situated in a rural, agricultural region of Texas, we serve a diverse population of 500 students, many of whom are English language-learners (ELLs). About 90% of those students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and most of them — along with our teachers — deal with their own set of challenging life circumstances.
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Chronic absenteeism: Why it's on the rise and how to overcome it
Tech and Learning
While absenteeism is not tracked nationally and states have different definitions of what constitutes an absence or chronic absence, many states have tracked decreased attendance last year and at the beginning of this year. For instance, in California, chronic absenteeism rose by more than 8% last year overall, and more than 12% among K-8 students.
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Schools are raising pay and lowering job requirements as they struggle to hire substitute teachers
Time Magazine
More than 75% of school principals and district leaders said they were having trouble finding enough substitutes to cover teacher absences this year, according to a national EdWeek Research Center survey published in October. More administrators reported challenges hiring substitutes than any other school position, including bus drivers, paraprofessionals, full-time teachers and custodians.
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How district leaders can seize an opportunity emerging from volatile school board races
District Administration Magazine
The challenges created by this fall's contentious school board elections also offer superintendents and their teams a chance to bridge some political divides, one expert says.
Even though one recent survey shows most Americans approve of how schools have performed since the COVID pandemic began, school board candidates in some districts won seats by capitalizing on anger over critical race theory and mask and vaccine mandates.
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Is the SAT dead?
Tech and Learning
Wondering if the SAT is dead and suggesting it might not be important for college admissions would have been laughable a few years ago, however, policies around entrance exams such as the SAT and ACT are changing rapidly.
The pandemic accelerated a trend among higher ed institutions to make the SAT and ACT options in the applications of prospective students.
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3 grading practices that should change
Edutopia
At the end of a semester, a student has an 83% in my class. What does that actually mean? Did they understand 83% of the material, do 83% of the work, and collect 83% of the points available? Do they know the material, or did they "do school" to earn that grade?
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Schools can allot ESSER funds to revamp transportation tech
EdTech Magazine
Now that K–12 districts have ESSER funding to spend, they can put this federal money toward integrating technology into school buses. Additionally, thousands of electric school buses heading to schools as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, which includes $5 billion for low- and zero-emissions buses.
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Analysis: How schools can close troubling racial gaps in advanced courses
The 74
Amid back-to-school debates over vaccinations, mask requirements and the right lens for learning history, the troubling lack of opportunities for many high school students to take advanced coursework they need for success in college and beyond has unfortunately fallen off the education policy radar.
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20 years of data shows what works for LGBTQ students
Edutopia
Twenty years ago, students weren’t bullied or harassed in schools because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. At least, that’s what many educators said in the late ’90s when advocacy groups first began digging into the urgent problems reported by LGBTQ youth in America’s schools.
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Schools add wellness days to support mental health and block burnout
District Administration Magazine
Teachers in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools were recently asked what administrators could do to reduce spiking stress levels without taking the focus off student-centered instruction.
The North Carolina district is grappling with a challenge that’s disrupted schools across the country. Because substitutes are scarce, much of teachers’ time for planning is being swallowed up by having to cover for colleagues absent due to COVID infections or quarantines.
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Building a whole child wellness team
Edutopia
When it comes to grades, behavior, attendance, concentration, and memory, the nutrition and fitness levels of students are inextricably linked to positive academic outcomes. Mental health supports are also important, yet schools tend to compartmentalize health and physical education from mental health supports and social and emotional learning (SEL).
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Campaign against library censorship
Language Magazine
EveryLibrary has launched a campaign against proposed measures in several states that could lead to librarians facing criminal charges as a result of their "commitment to free speech and access to library materials."
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As school communities have struggled to address the mental health needs of their students, the focus has been on treatment. Understandable.
However, we can start proactively helping our students in elementary school. Brain-based mental health literacy & resilience training provide strong Tier 1 support.
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.EDUCATION POLICY
Schools could count nonbinary students under Biden proposal
Education Week
A blueprint for the federal government's sweeping collection of data about the nation’s schools would add a "nonbinary option to male/female data categories" in order to ensure that the data "captures accurate and inclusive information about all student identities and student experiences, where the data are available," the U.S. Department of Education said recently.
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.SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY
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What will it take to protect schools' digital landscape?
eSchool News
The shift to remote learning last year is partly to blame for this rise in attacks, as teachers and students relied on technology to deliver lessons, complete homework, and interact with students. When attackers target schools, learning is often disrupted, sometimes for days, as critical systems are taken offline.
The problem is significant enough that President Joe Biden signed into law the K-12 Cybersecurity Act, strengthening federal efforts to examine the cyber risks facing these institutions. And just what are those risks — and what needs to happen next?
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How robots can help kids learn English
EdSource
California is still lagging in helping students become proficient in English by their sixth year in school. Students who take longer than six years to learn English can miss out on academic content in other classes and even electives.
This week, we look at how one district uses robotics to help speed up and deepen learning for long-term English learners.
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How STEM can level the playing field for sick and isolated children
Newsweek
The world appears to be experiencing massive transformation, and it's no exaggeration to say that we'll be sorting through the meaning of these changes for years to come. One of the most fascinating developments has been the rapid switch to distance learning for students of all ages. While colleges have been building tech platforms and curricula for online learning for many years, K-12 schools had to make a lightning-fast pivot to keep students learning remotely.
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Making Hour of Code work with or without computer science experience
Edutopia
Some teachers may avoid computer science and Hour of Code because they don’t want to lose their class’s instructional focus and rigor. Others struggle to understand where to begin teaching computer science because the content is as new to them as it is for students. For those on the fence, let’s dispel some of the popular myths and misconceptions about teaching coding and computer science.
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How wireless screen sharing helps schools cut cords
eSchool News
However, in this post-pandemic and technology-abundant era, teachers are faced with the challenge of facilitating collaboration amongst students — something that was lacking from the remote scene — while still being mindful of health concerns and guidelines. One potential solution that satisfies the need for collaboration while simplifying complex technology is wireless screen sharing.
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Learn tips and strategies to deliver inspired feedback, master MTSS, and create a culture and curriculum that’s inclusive and effective for every learner. Bestselling author Katie Novak (Innovate Inside the Box and UDL Now!) and Mike Woodlock show you how. Order A UDL Playbook for School and District Leaders today!
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.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Co-teacher commitments that build collaboration
MiddleWeb
At the beginning of the year, many of us co-write expectations with our students. These are agreements that we all promise to adhere to so that everyone starts strong.
We can transfer this helpful practice into our co-teaching relationships as well.
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Promoting social-emotional learning in digital life
Tech and Learning
Technology is changing the social-emotional learning landscape that all students navigate every day, from how they express themselves to how they communicate with friends and family. How educators support all students, regardless of language or ability, to promote their own well-being and be a positive influence online, continues to be a priority for all school districts.
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Incorporating infographics in world language classes
Edutopia
While we always strive to get our students reading in the target language, we sometimes forget that there are various options besides lengthy texts. Infographics offer bite-sized pieces of information with visual supports in place.
Unlike stories or articles, an infographic typically breaks up bits of information and includes titles, keywords, and images. This is especially useful for novice language learners.
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Building the 'why' into a districtwide literacy implementation
eSchool News
To offer students explicit and systematic phonics instruction and practice — and to ensure the approach and language we used to deliver it was consistent across grade levels and schools — we implemented Reading Horizons Discovery in kindergarten through second grade in 2017; many third grade classrooms opted to implement the program as well. Since the original roll-out of the program, much research in the science of reading has confirmed that this program aligns to best practices in phonics instruction.
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Understanding and supporting your student with ADHD
Edutopia
Students with ADHD can also be some of the most creative and passionate contributors to your classroom. Reframing the way you look at your student and finding the right strategies to support them will encourage them to shine.
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.EDUCATION RESEARCH
Benefits of early math experiences add up
EdSource
While literacy is often seen as a cornerstone to scholastic achievement, and many parents devote a lot of time and energy into nurturing their small child's love of reading, studies show that mathematical reasoning ability may be even more crucial as a building block for success in school and beyond. That's why experts say more attention should be paid to early numeracy in childhood.
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Career-based classes keep students more engaged
The Conversation via Yahoo
Taking a STEM-related career and technical education course in high school makes low-income students more engaged in school than those who don’t take such a course. This is what education scholars Michael Gottfried, Daniel Klasik and I found in our study using survey data from nearly 20,000 high school students across the country.
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.IN THE STATES
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New Mexico sees TV tech as one fix to K-12 internet divide
Associated Press
Internet problems continue to slow down many students in the U.S. state of New Mexico, but a pilot project using TV signals to transmit computer files may help.
State public education officials distributed devices to eight families in the city of Taos that allow schools to send them digital files via television. The boxes the size of a deck of cards allow digital television receivers to connect with computers using technology called datacasting.
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Illinois wants to diversify teacher ranks. Will a pilot program help?
Chalkbeat
The state board of education announced recently that 24 Illinois colleges and universities have volunteered to develop plans to recruit and retain future teachers of color. The pilot will help the board create best practices for 54 of the state's teacher prep programs to develop plans the following year. The initiative is a part of the board's three-year strategic plan, which includes increasing teacher diversity.
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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
Empowering assistant principals to lead learning communities
NAESP
Join this interactive session to learn what current research is saying about the role of the assistant principal, what experiences an assistant principal perceives to be missing from the position, and how you can empower your assistant principal to lead a thriving learning community.
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Tales of a veteran principal
NAESP
Long time leaders have plenty to teach those new to the job. But the best veteran principals are still learning and growing themselves, despite their many years in the profession. Adam and Rachael sit down with Principal Beth Houf, a seasoned school leader, to discuss.
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