Admin & Management

7 ways to build understanding with an equity dictionary

Leading an equity-focused school requires that educators speak a common language with each other and community members.

How a community pushes back against ‘gross underfunding’ in education

Tennessee's education funding formula consistently underestimates the amount of money superintendents and their teams need to run public schools, advocates say.

University launches TED-like talks on school equity

Anti-racist assessment and culturally responsive therapy highlights a new a series of TED-like talks on school equity launched by The Fordham Graduate School of Education.

How Florida districts plan to hold in-person graduations

Wide range of COVID safety precautions include limiting guests, upgraded air filters, condensed ceremonies and no handshakes.

American Rescue Plan will ‘change lives,’ educators say

President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan and the $130 billion included for education represent far more than a COVID relief bill, K-12 advocates say.

Is 3 feet enough social distancing to reopen schools?

Six feet of social distancing has prevented some schools from reopening where classrooms aren't large enough to accomodate the widely accepted safety measure. 

Florida district takes innovative approach to reach homeless students

Every employee in the Monroe County School District receives awareness training so as to provide assistance in identifying students in need.

Dallas ISD reenvisions school year to tackle learning loss

Dallas ISD leaders prefer the term "unfinished instruction" to learning loss, and plan to tackle the problem with extended school calendars in 2021-2022.

Experts call for ‘sense of urgency’ in reopening schools

Analysis of 130 studies of COVID and schools aims to reassure administrators that classrooms can reopen without triggering a surge in infections.

Why high schools serve as ideal vaccination sites

Big parking lots, good Wi-Fi and staff experienced in planning big events like football games and assemblies allow Phoenix Union High School District to play a key role in ending the pandemic.

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