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Student Success

Is your state in the top 10 for bullying problems at school and online?

Matt Zalaznick -
One in five students between the ages of 12 and 18 suffer bullying, as face-to-face harassment moves behind the anonymity of online attacks, according to federal estimates.

Why some schools are swapping Halloween out for ‘seasonal’ celebrations

Matt Zalaznick -
K12 leaders say they are planning fall-themed celebrations that are more inclusive of all students' spiritual beliefs. And the decision is being met with howls of derision in some communities.

4 ways to ensure underresourced students excel in dual enrollment outcomes

Alcino Donadel -
The Community College Research Center at Columbia University Teachers College has developed a new framework urging colleges and K12 districts to work together to ensure students take dual enrollment courses with vision, preparation and an eye toward postsecondary success.

Why one principal says, “We’re at a good place. We want to take it up a notch.”

Matt Zalaznick -
Principal Nikol Youngberg says establishing a welcoming and nurturing climate for students is not a cliche—it's her "why" for being an educator and for leading Flour Bluff Primary & Elementary Schools in Texas.

Why hiring school counselors can help boost college pathways for underserved students

Micah Ward -
In the wake of the dismissal of race-conscious admissions, superintendents and administrators must understand the importance of hiring counselors and partnering with local colleges and universities to ensure their marginalized students have access postsecondary opportunities.

Drugs, bullying, weapons: Which are the safest states for high school students?

Matt Zalaznick -
If you're trying to figure out if you work in one of the least dangerous states for high school students, consider: California has the lowest rate of bullying but students in the Golden State are also the most likely to be exposed to illegal drugs. 

4 ways leaders are hoping to curb chronic absenteeism this year

Micah Ward -
Often times we hear superintendents say, "If you're not in your seat, you're not learning." But what is being done to address the issue? Enter the Chronic Absenteeism Task Force.

How this superintendent is harnessing the power of social media for good

Matt Zalaznick -
"I try to be ever-present," is how Superintendent Brian Nichols describes his effort to stay connected and engaged with his students, staff and community at New Kent County Public Schools in Virginia. "When kids see me, they call me by name—I have 3,500 kids and I'm getting to where I can call them by name."

5 ways school leaders can help disconnected communities access broadband

Matt Zalaznick -
"This is a nuanced issue," said Tom Ferree, chairman & CEO of Connected Nation, a Kentucky-based nonprofit working to get more families hooked up to the internet, "and it’s critical for us to identify the pain points and work together to find solutions for not only expanding access to broadband but also helping people adopt and use the resources it offers.”

Which districts made Niche’s top 15 ‘2024 Best School Districts in America’?

Micah Ward -
Several states across the country boast some of the most impressive school districts as they appear a handful of times throughout Niche's latest 2024 rankings, including one state that is home to the top three school districts in the nation. 

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