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Student Success

No phone zones: Statewide bans are emerging across K12

Matt Zalaznick -
 A new Indiana law requires public school districts to prohibit students from using cell phones during class time. Vermont lawmakers consider it a civil rights issue while Oklahoma offers financial incentives.

The top 3 barriers to student success, according to educators

Micah Ward -
What does it take to empower teachers to better serve students as they face these challenges? The answer is unanimous: raise teacher pay.

How to prepare your school for new Title IX’s Aug. 1 debut

Micah Ward -
Schools have less than four months to update policies and protections for LGBTQ and parenting students. Here's one expert's advice.

Staying sane: Leaders share the ways they de-stress and decompress

Matt Zalaznick -
The student mental health crisis and high turnover in leadership have tilted the spotlight toward the wellness of K12 leaders. Superintendent Shane McCord, for one, finds his moments of self-care zen by spending time with his family, fishing and—surprisingly or not—doing yard work.

Book bans are hitting new heights this school year

Matt Zalaznick -
Books about women, sexual violence and rape that have are being challenged based on obscenity while race, LGBTQ and transgender identities continue to be frequent targets.

5 ways districts can better handle social media threats

Matt Zalaznick -
School leaders should work with law enforcement to develop a response plan that starts discreetly, at a lower intensity, and scales up rapidly if a threat becomes credible.

How inclusive physical education can instill a love for movement

Naomi Hartl -
When physical education is modified to be accessible and fun, all students can build the confidence, competence and motivation to see movement as part of a healthy and joyful lifestyle.

Nearly 60% of teachers worry about possible school shootings

Micah Ward -
Nearly 25% of teachers report having gone into lockdown last school year in response to a possible gun-related threat, new research shows.

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: Can we conquer chronic absenteeism?

Matt Zalaznick -
"The churn that's happening in classrooms is now affecting everyone. It's affecting the ability of teachers to teach, teachers to set classroom norms, and kids to learn," Attendance Works Executive Director Hedy Chang says on this week's podcast.

Students want financial education to master these 3 skills

Micah Ward -
Unfortunately, many students say they rely on their parents or guardians for help with this subject. One expert believes it should be taught as early as elementary school.

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