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How to harness student voice for better experiences

Students are more engaged when they understand how what they’re learning connects to their lives and future goals.

How these 3 states are fighting chronic absenteeism

Nationwide, chronic absenteeism sits at about 23%. These states can serve as models for superintendents tasked with boosting attendance.

A view on VR education from a unique online school

“Compared to traditional teaching, VR education gives our scholars the opportunity to learn in a hands-on way without the added cost of travel and materials."

Not all AI is geared for supporting mental health

District leaders must vet purpose-built AI solutions that aim to meet whatever gaps exist in their schools—including student mental health.

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Superintendent relies on the ones ‘who make it happen’

"Creating a culture where people feel like what they do matters is important," Superintendent Ana C. Riley says.

Fewer superintendents are on the move this fall

Superintendent Raashad Fitzpatrick is taking the helm at South Carolina's Cherokee County School District after having led the Lancaster County School District since October 2023.

These 2 states are spearheading K12 cybersecurity legislation

State leaders are stepping up to address cybersecurity concerns amid dwindling federal support, new research suggests.

3 ways this superintendent makes his district stand out

Like most superintendents across the country, Matt Vance drives his district forward despite funding constraints caused by declining enrollment.

Why this superintendent wants to make ‘new mistakes’

When Superintendent Travis Hamby shares what sounds like an unusual ambition, it's another way of describing how he is experimenting with new educational models. 

Student-intendent: The unique way this leader stays connected

Kristine Martin stays visible by stepping into the shoes of students and staff in classrooms, on buses and in the cafeteria.
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AI could worsen inequalities in schools—teachers are key to whether it will

Teachers see both promise and risk in using AI in classrooms, researchers say. Without proper training and support, the technology could deepen gaps between wealthy and struggling schools.

14 years after neighborhood schools push, San Diego Unified students are just as likely to choice out

San Diego Unified implemented its much-touted Vision 2020 plan, which sought in part to keep kids in their neighborhood schools, nearly a decade and a half ago. Neighborhood participation rates haven’t budged.

After Brown v. Board, the South launched massive resistance to school integration

The "Injustices" series, published by the USA TODAY Network in collaboration with the Equal Justice Initiative, seeks to confront the realities of racial injustice, reckon with their enduring effects and preserve these narratives as part of America’s collective history.

Cleveland Schools announces massive consolidation plan to close 23 buildings

Cleveland Schools plans to close 23 buildings and cut 29 schools in its largest overhaul in decades, citing steep enrollment declines, rising costs and a $150 million deficit.
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