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Admin & Management

5 ways to create a better sense of belonging for school leaders of color

Stefani Morrow -
It's not enough simply to add more leaders of color. School systems also must ensure that administrators of color do not feel like outsiders in our schools–otherwise, we will have only addressed the “diversity” part of DEI.

How the 4-day school week model can increase teacher retention and satisfaction

Micah Ward -
The education experience in schools across the U.S. has been in suffering. Teachers are quitting in record numbers. Students feel more unsafe than ever. Aggression among students has increased as a result of the pandemic.

How funding shortfalls are blocking schools from serving students

Matt Zalaznick -
U.S. students are being shortchanged by K-12 funding policies that are preventing educators from providing a high-quality education to all children at all times, new research argues.

1 in 5 students is neurodiverse. How can districts better support them?

Micah Ward -
A report published by the National Center for Learning Disabilities in 2017 revealed that 1 in 5 students are neurodiverse. Simmi Goomer, chief learning and impact officer at Eye to Eye, shared how district leaders can address this fact and meet the needs of these students.

Job dissatisfaction is still surging in K-12. There’s more than COVID to blame

Matt Zalaznick -
Job dissatisfaction among pre-K-12 teachers has risen by a staggering 34 percentage points since the start of the pandemic, jumping from 45% to 79% in a poll of more than 1,300 educators conducted in late June.

7 ways districts can improve academic achievement for Latino students

Micah Ward -
Over the past three years, COVID-19 has caused a dramatic impact on academic achievement for K-12 students across the U.S. This is especially true for English-learning Latino students, who were already at a disadvantage before the pandemic.

How active listening in leadership can improve school climate and support teachers

AlGene Caraulia -
Active listening enables you to recognize the needs of a person who is being resistant, behaving defiantly, or is quick to shut down.

How one more state is moving to push student teachers through the pipeline

Matt Zalaznick -
Individuals without a bachelor's degree can now train to become a teacher in Arizona while finishing their degree. But experts warn that filling vacancies has to be strategic.

How one district is using COVID relief funds to place a ban on backpacks

Micah Ward -
As school safety continues to be a national concern for K-12 district leaders, one district is taking steps to ensure the safety of its students by placing a ban on backpacks.

Supporting the superintendent: Why this leader says collegiality is key

Chris Burt -
Director of federal programs in Mississippi district is inspired networking opportunities, visionary training at DA academy.

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