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What do school leaders need to know to help disabled students rebound?

Unknowns include how many students are being identified for special education, how many students are awaiting services and whether underqualified teachers are filling vacancies.

Class of 2022: ACT scores drop to lowest level in more than 30 years

Data released by ACT reveal a decline in test scores for the fifth consecutive year, pointing to a lingering pandemic-related issue.

How are the 100 largest school districts supporting teachers with their ESSER funds?

Most districts intend to use their resources to provide educators with professional development training and improving their salaries.

Attention, CTOs: If you can’t track down devices, chances are they’re in pawn shops

Shockingly enough, some devices end up overseas or in pawn shops, while others are left in classroom closets.

How pandemic-related disturbances drove a 9% decline in public school enrollment

For parents whose child no longer attends public school, most agree that private and charter schools adequately address learning loss.

17 Senate Republicans say mask requirements are ‘unnecessary’ in Head Start programs

A letter addressed to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra argues for mask mandates to be scrapped.

State of the American Student: 3 big ideas for ‘better days’

Big, bold ideas are critical to solving the "truly wicked problems" K-12 leaders face in getting their students, staff and schools back on track over the next several years.

Despite a $1,000 scholarship, signups for tutoring are still lacking

With nearly $2.3 million in COVID relief funds to spend, only $724,000 has been awarded in tutoring scholarships.

Social-emotional learning: Families and teachers say it’s essential for students today

Student mental health is in crisis, and parents overwhelmingly believe that social-emotional learning can be a solution.

4 proof points and pitfalls: Lessons from a year of K-12 tutoring

Context matters. What works in one district may not work in another and outcomes often belie the claims of even the best-intentioned providers.

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