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Legislation would dissolve IPS, four other school districts

House Bill 1136 proposes converting 50 schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools district into charter schools due to enrollment shifts. Under the legislation, four other school districts would also be disbanded.

KU research reveals growing diversity of suburban schools, racial isolation in urban schools

Scouring of 2000 and 2020 U.S. Census Bureau reports and national school enrollment data revealed predominantly white suburban districts became more integrated and the isolation of students of color in urban districts intensified during the 20-year span.

Low-income students, religious schools, urban areas: Who will benefit from a school choice program?

Idaho lawmakers have detailed data on public schools, but limited information on private schools due to a lack of regulation, which is a key issue as they consider using taxpayer funds for private school tuition.

How to Leverage Districtwide Student Data for the Most Effective Literacy Interventions

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 13 at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, New Haven Public Schools’ Director of Early Learning Programs and Lexia’s Learning and Research Programs Director will explore strategies for using student literacy data to design scalable, high-impact literacy interventions and programs.

Unlock Proven Strategies for K-12 Family Engagement: Key Insights from the Latest National Benchmark Survey

Date & Time: Thursday, November 7 at 2 p.m. ET

In this interactive webinar, TalkingPoints, the edtech non-profit that spearheaded the study, will be joined by Edge Research and family engagement expert, Ari Gerson-Kessler, to provide actionable insights and practical strategies based on its findings.

DA 100 education influencers: Jermall Wright

Little Rock Schools’ Superintendent Wright is an advocate of choice for all students and his work reflects his philosophy of providing a path for all students to break out of the cycles of poverty and other generational issues.

DA 100 education influencers: Jennifer Valoppi

The former Emmy-winning news anchor and author has channeled her passion for education into her Women of Tomorrow program, in which accomplished professional women mentor at-risk female high school students.

DA 100 education influencers: Kate Koch & Courtney Orzel

The duo behind “Unsupervised Leadership,” a keynote presentation theme and podcast that seeks to demonstrate how new-age leadership can instill stability, confidence and professionalism in a constantly evolving educational landscape.

DA 100 education influencers: Mary Elizabeth Davis

Davis is the new superintendent of Cherokee County School District in Canton, Georgia. She was formerly superintendent of Henry County Schools, where she oversaw an 11-point growth in state accountability measures.

DA 100 education influencers: Michael Nagler

Professor emeritus of Classics and Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley, Nagler has spoken and written widely for campus, religious, public and special interest groups on the subject of peace and nonviolence.

DA 100 education influencers: Joseph Gothard

Superintendent of Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin, Gothard was named the 2024 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year and the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year by AASA, The Superintendent Association.

DA 100 education influencers: Eric Sheninger

CEO of Aspire Change EDU, keynote speaker and author, Sheninger has worked with thousands of schools to develop innovative and practical ways to transform teaching and lead more effectively.

DA 100 education influencers: Joe Sanfelippo

Keynote speaker and author Sanfelippo is a retired 12-year superintendent was who helps school districts, boards and principals reshape their narratives and unlock their potential though community relationships.

DA 100 education influencers: William Robinson

Executive director of the University of Virginia Partnership for Leaders in Education, Robinson has helped countless school systems and school leaders advance research-proven practices conducive to stronger student outcomes while exploring new frontiers for future systems change.

DA 100 education influencers: Thomas Murray

Director of innovation for Future Ready Schools (All 4 Ed), Murray has dedicated the last 10 years to helping school districts apply evidence-based practices that result in student-centered learning environments.