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Personnel, HR, unions

How to boost morale and prevent resignations during salary cuts

A vast majority of K-12 employees say they would most likely leave their job if their district made significant cuts to their salary and benefits.

Why PD is key to rural tech integration

Establishing digital equity in rural schools relies on more than just equipping students with computers and broadband.

How SEL, personalized learning drive a Texas district’s reopening

On the first day of school when classrooms reopen in Texas’ Ector County ISD, teachers are more likely to cover social-emotional learning than math or English, Superintendent Scott Muri says.

17 states, Washington, D.C., sue DeVos to challenge new Title IX rule

The lawsuit criticizes the definition of sexual harassment under the new Title IX rule. It also alleges the new rule fails to consider the unique challenges that may arise in the K-12 environment and disregards the needs of young students and students with disabilities.

Study: Inequitable pathways to education leadership

Black or female assistant principals are systematically delayed or denied promotion to principal roles in schools, compared to equally qualified White or male counterparts. What can district leaders do to address the situation?

What states are requiring and recommending in school reopening plans

More states this week are revealing their plans for reopening schools with face-to-face instruction, with some governors allowing for limited in-person activities as early as this summer.
Thu Jun 11th, 2020

Here are the key questions to answer to safely reopen schools

Broad coalition of leading education organizations representing superintendents and teachers releases wide-ranging guide for reopening schools with a focus on safety, equity and funding.
Thu Jun 4th, 2020

Ready-to-use toolkit makes it easy to train paraprofessionals on behavioral management techniques

LRP Media Group, a recognized leader in the special education publishing industry, has released The Special Ed Administrator’s Training Toolkit: Professional Development for Paraprofessionals: Strategies to Apply Behavior Improvement Plans […]
Wed Jun 3rd, 2020

Why Florida teachers union is focused on equity in reopening

Health and student equity drive a set of recommendations for reopening schools safely in which Florida's statewide teachers union urges educators to not 'return to normal' in the fall.
Wed Jun 3rd, 2020

Extra supports for new special ed teachers

With school closures forcing teacher preparation programs to educate online and cancel in-person student teaching experiences, these new educators, especially in the special ed arena, will need more support than ever.
Tue Jun 2nd, 2020

How will coronavirus challenges impact teacher shortages?

Coronavirus concerns and potential budget cuts this fall may exacerbate teacher shortages in STEM, special education, ELL and other subjects.

Tue Jun 2nd, 2020