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Backpacks—even the clear ones—are being banned in end-of-year safety push

Matt Zalaznick -
Many districts allowed students to switch to clear backpacks, but that's no longer a viable solution, say leaders who are hoping to head off the annual rise in behavioral incidents in the final weeks of school.

More than half of college students relied on mental health care during their K12 years

Micah Ward -
The numbers are overwhelming, but they reveal progress as more students are taking the appropriate steps to improve their mental health before entering college.

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.

Frightening trend: Students are caught with loaded guns in school almost every day

Matt Zalaznick -
While there have been no reports of injuries or shots fired, this disturbing trend is yet another safety threat administrators must account for as they work to harden their schools against mass shooters. 

Teachers are committed to their jobs, yet why are they not recommending it to others?

Matt Zalaznick -
This sentiment is yet more evidence for administrators that excessive workloads and lack of resources are driving teachers to their breaking point, according to the annual “Voices from the Classroom” survey.

Transgender athlete ban is latest move in GOP push to regulate K12 education

Matt Zalaznick -
A bill banning transgender athletes in K12 girls' sports was approved by House Republicans Thursday despite there being zero chance the measure will become law.

LGTBQ instruction has now been silenced throughout K12 in Florida

Matt Zalaznick -
Gender identity, sexual orientation and other LGTBQ instruction have been pushed out of Florida classrooms as the state's board of education extends controversial "Don't Say Gay" rule through 12th grade.

Superintendent shares: ‘We are building new schools and new curricula’

Matt Zalaznick -
Despite "unprecedented teacher shortages," Keith Miles and his team are focused on aligning the curriculum with students' college-and-career aspirations in brand-new buildings.

Quick, easy and free: A few ideas for jumpstarting teacher job satisfaction

Matt Zalaznick -
Low pay and heavy workloads may be the leading drags on teacher job satisfaction but principals, superintendents and other administrators can also help educators find ways to improve their outlooks by, for instance, sending a short letter of gratitude to a colleague.

How to make social media a force for good for girls in your schools

Matt Zalaznick -
While kids probably aren't going to suddenly stop using social media, educators and other adults can work to turn the often-vilified online platforms into a more positive influence in the emotional lives of students.

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