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How are students keeping themselves safe? By missing school

Micah Ward -
The percentage of students who were threatened or injured with a weapon at school from 2011-2021 did not change, leaving officials puzzled as to why there were no improvements.

Big K12 deal: Learning giant HMH is acquiring testing titan NWEA

Matt Zalaznick -
"The combined organization will harness the collective power of instruction and research-based insights to support educators in their efforts to drive better outcomes for students," the companies say in a news release.

Hiring a new superintendent? Parents and staff value these leadership traits the most

Micah Ward -
One North Carolina district wanted to learn from its community exactly what it wants—and doesn't want—in a new superintendent. Here's what they said.

3 districts, superintendents part ways as other leaders switch places

Matt Zalaznick -
Several districts and their superintendents have cut ties within the last week, including a former New Jersey leader who had been suspended since October.

Nearly 25% of high school students now identify as LGBTQ. Here’s why that matters

Micah Ward -
"Schools are the gateway to needed services for many young people," according to the CDC. "Schools can provide health, behavioral and mental health services directly or establish referral systems to connect to community sources of care."

Leaders sound off on the top 7 challenges K12 is facing right now

Matt Zalaznick -
Neither test scores nor grades are dominating the conversations about the biggest education challenges in 2023.

Why these states rank as the 10 best for teachers in 2023

Matt Zalaznick -
You know what administrators want when picking a place to work but how would you determine the best states for teachers in 2023?

Why school leaders ‘need help’ in the fight against student behavior

Micah Ward -
"We don't feel safe. Faculty don't feel safe... if parents knew how unsafe the inside of the school is, they would be upset," one teacher told KPRC 2.

7 questions with a superintendent: How to make high achievers more successful

Matt Zalaznick -
In just two years as superintendent of Ankeny Community School District in Iowa, Erick Pruitt has led his team in producing a five-year strategic plan, a profile of a graduate and a DEI framework. 

6 reasons teachers want to lead prospective microschools

Micah Ward -
The movement has gained tremendous traction since the pandemic, but why? Potential leaders share their motivations.

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