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Student Success

Mental health care tops pillars of school suicide prevention

In Tempe, Arizona, the phone number for a suicide hotline is printed on every student’s ID badge, teachers are trained to spot and respond to warning signs in students, and administrators don’t use euphemisms when discussing the topic.

K-12 districts should expand ADHD supports

Despite districts’ best efforts, at least one in five students with ADHD do not receive school services, according to a recent study.

Dual-generation programs boost parent engagement

K-12 districts have been finding success when offering activities that allow parents to learn alongside their children.

SAT, ACT grades increase when K-12 districts pay for exams

By giving more students access to pre-college exams such as the SAT and ACT, better average scores can result.

PD key in supporting homeless K-12 students

Raising awareness among teachers and administrators helps to better identify students struggling with unstable housing and then connect them with the services and supports available.

How schools can get a handle on sexting

Attempts to control sexting among students can land administrators in legal and educational gray areas.
Wed Mar 6th, 2019

DA Op-Ed: SEL takes center stage

Social-emotional learning has taken on a new level of importance as schools and districts adapt to meet the increasingly complex needs of students.

Thu Feb 21st, 2019

DA Op-Ed: Improving student achievement every day

As educators and school leaders, our goal is to help students reach their greatest potential and be prepared for the future. But if data is not driving all education decisions, […]
Thu Feb 21st, 2019

Realistic active shooter drills strengthen school safety

Administrators increasingly accept that boosting school safety may rely on realistic active shooter drills that can upset staff and students
Thu Feb 14th, 2019

STEM students partner with private-sector researchers

A private-public partnership allows teens at a stand-alone extension of Florida Atlantic University High School to work alongside renowned scientists in a professional lab environment.
Thu Feb 14th, 2019

Gifted and talented diversification reaches for full potential

Five years ago, the lack of diversification in the gifted and talented program in Minnesota’s Mankato Area Public Schools illustrated a nationwide problem. African-American, Native American, Latino and low-income students […]
Thu Feb 14th, 2019

Preschool and kindergarten students can benefit from naps

Nap time has significant academic benefits for preschool and kindergarten students, according to recent research funded by the National Science Foundation.
Thu Feb 14th, 2019

Create Meaningful Dialogue about School Data

When district leaders promote and guide the use of data in schools, educators can engage in meaningful dialogue and draw upon multiple data sources to trace the causes of low […]
Thu Jan 31st, 2019

Tacoma Public Schools superintendent creates an opportunity engine

The two words, “these kids,” frustrate Superintendent Carla Santorno more than any other phrase. It’s used by some educators as a kind of secret code and a flimsy excuse for academic failure among marginalized students, she says.
Fri Jan 18th, 2019

K12 districts expand community support

Many school districts have morphed from education centers into community centers, providing medical care, housing assistance, free meals and other social services.
Thu Jan 17th, 2019

K12 district leaders build diversity in teaching staffs

All students benefit when K12 districts can build a diverse group of educators
Wed Jan 16th, 2019

On Topic with Nathaniel F. Watson: Sleep now, learn later

School districts around the country are experimenting with starting classes later to allow students to get extra sleep. While some dismiss the idea as pampering, Nathaniel F. Watson says there […]
Tue Jan 15th, 2019

Law enforcement alerts K12 districts to students with trauma

The Handle With Care program is providing alerts to educators regarding students who have recently been exposed to trauma.
Fri Jan 11th, 2019

Moving forward with college and careers in special education

Transition planning for special education students has evolved so that the activities students participate in now mirror more closely mainstream college- and career-prep programs.
Fri Jan 11th, 2019