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Analysis: Big strides are being made toward universal pre-K

Matt Zalaznick -
Ask a lot of superintendents—and we do—and they'll say that quality preschool experiences are key to most students' success in K12. Read on for some good news about early learning.

Your FETC 2024 recap, narrated by AI

Micah Ward -
As we reflect on the best moments of 2024's National Future of Education Technology Conference, one observation stands out: The future of education is artificial intelligence. So, to welcome this inevitable force, what better way than to break down the event than through AI itself?

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: AASA 2024 National Superintendent of the Year Finalist Joe Gothard

Micah Ward -
Keeping students at the center of every conversation. This idea has been central to Saint Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard's success in his district. Listen how he's pathing the way for students in episode two of DA's "Talking Out of School" podcast.

Student-school counselor ratios are improving. Is it enough?

Micah Ward -
There were about 385 students for every school counselor in the 2022-23 school year, a sizeable improvement from the previous year. Meanwhile, schools are still battling an ongoing mental health crisis.

Video Q&A: Why this successful superintendent doesn’t want to get complacent

Matt Zalaznick -
In this video Q&A, "We're continually pushing for the next thing, details how and his team are managing growth that has seen his high-achieving Delaware district grow from 11 buildings to more than 20 and be recognized multiple times as the state's best.

These are 2024’s most—and least—educated states

Micah Ward -
K12 school quality doesn't necessarily guarantee a student higher earning potential but there's certainly a correlation, researchers at WalletHub report.

Here are the administrators who just landed new superintendent posts

Matt Zalaznick -
Three urban districts choose new leaders as several small school systems are giving administrators their first opportunity to serve as superintendent.

Session recap: Reimagining college and career prep in 2024

Micah Ward -
2024's National Future of Education Technology Conference was willed with inspiring sessions and workshops, one of which put students at the center of its message.

School shootings: 2024’s figures are in line with recent surges

Micah Ward -
Last year, there were a record 346 incidents of a K12 school shooting. In 2024 alone, there's been nearly one a day and at least 37 people have been wounded or lost their lives.

Report: Educators, focus on these 5 concepts to make testing fairer

Matt Zalaznick -
Creators of standardized assessments tend to avoid cultural topics in their questions based on "fairness and colorblindness." That practice, however, may be making these sometimes high-stakes tests less fair for Black, Latino and other underrepresented students.

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