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Survey finds poor outcomes for students with disabilities after high school

Students with autism or intellectual disabilities in particular are more likely to not have post-high school plans in place.

Another year of school staffing gains as the fiscal cliff looms

According to new data from the National Center on Education Statistics, public schools added 173,000 students and 159,000 employees in the 2022-23 school year, including 15,000 additional teachers.

Slowdown in health care expenses is saving school districts millions

It’s not just happening in education. Private-sector employers are seeing similar improvements, as are other government-provided health programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid.

Teachers are increasing student engagement by creating their own videos

Edtech advocates encourage educators to form bonds with their classes by creating bite-sized videos similar to TikTok content.

Four years after COVID, former superintendent looks back with pride—and regret

Former Washoe County superintendent reflects on the lockdown, putting health and family first and having ‘playbooks’ for the next pandemic.

Why $2 billion in new school funding is leaving Minnesota districts scrambling for cash

Political leaders told voters schools got a ‘historic’ boost in state aid — but left out the fine print showing nearly half will go to new mandates.

Indiana seeks to ‘transform’ high school, making work skills a priority

Repeatedly citing research from Georgetown University showing almost all new jobs require more than a high school diploma, the state legislature ordered Indianapolis education officials to rethink the mission of high schools.

How states inform the public about education and the workforce is being revolutionized

When it comes to answering life-defining questions about pathways through education and the workforce, there is still an urgent need for meaningful information to guide crucial decision-making about school and work. 

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