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Here are the keys to battling teacher burnout during COVID

COVID has so disrupted K-12 education that building leaders and teachers can look at 2020-21 as their first year in the profession.

New book offers deep insights in supporting students in foster care

Understanding Federal Education Requirements for Students in Foster Care gives comprehensive overview of ESSA requirements and what educators should know about students in foster care.

How to create a virtual online learning academy

Darlington County School District in rural South Carolina saw an overwhelming response when educators there launched a virtual academy to enhance online learning this school year.

Why teacher morale relies on clarity, competence and community

Teachers shouldn’t feel like they have to become experts at every new piece of technology. Administrators should remind educators that it’s OK to make mistakes.

A few leading causes of low teacher morale

Non-classroom duties, such as after-school supervision, are among the leading causes of low teacher morale and professional burnout.

Administrator support essential to maintain teacher morale

Here's why administrators should focus on fewer resources, encourage professional learning communities and communicate clearly.
Mon Oct 19th, 2020

Diverse district seeing powerful growth with strong leadership, focus and fidelity

Seguin ISD was facing a lot of challenges when Dr. Matthew Gutierrez first arrived as superintendent in 2017. A suburban district located outside San Antonio, Texas, Seguin serves 7,300 students, […]
Fri Oct 16th, 2020

How coaching is narrowing achievement gaps in South Carolina

Districts of Distinction winner Greenville County Schools takes laser-focused approach to school improvement with an intensive, multi-year coaching model.
Fri Oct 16th, 2020

Teacher shortage ‘worse than we thought,’ report says

Because multiple factors are causing the nation's teacher shortage, it can only be reversed with comprehensive, long-term solutions, a new report says.

Thu Oct 15th, 2020

How a district got teachers engaged in online PD

Teachers participated about 10,000 times in professional development sessions offered by Cumberland County Schools this spring after the sudden shift to online learning.

Thu Oct 15th, 2020

5 lessons learned after PD paid for by CARES Act funds

A school district shares best practices its administrators can pinpoint after having used the federal funds to support professional development.
Tue Oct 13th, 2020