Student Success

Quality and attainment: 2023’s most—and least—educated states in America

While college isn't for everyone, the amount of schooling an individual receives does matter. And according to a new study by WalletHub, Massachusetts is the most-educated state in the country.

Are your school counselors being pushed beyond their job descriptions?

School counselors are frequently performing tasks such as building student schedules, maintaining student files and coordinating 504 plans, according to a new survey of K12 administrators.

Did Florida shrink African American Studies? College Board is firing back

College Board denies trimming AP African American Studies curriculum based on Florida's complaints and says it never even received any formal feedback from the state's education officials.

Kids’ books about beloved baseball heroes fall prey to K12 censors

Black baseball legends Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, and Roberto Clemente—and their triumphs in the face of racism—are apparently not appropriate reading for students in one large Florida district.

Half of all students started this school year one grade level behind

Most notably, nearly every school that reported having students that were behind academically cited English (99%) or math (99%) as the most common subjects students are struggling in.

Swatting scare: Active shooter hoaxes derail dozens more schools

Swatting hoaxes this week led police to crash their cruiser through one school's front door while Vermont's governor likened the deeply disruptive pranks to terrorism.

Why mental health and bullying are top concerns for parents in 2023

Understanding what parents want for their children is vital for educators and district leaders alike. New research from the Pew Research Center can help schools tap into exactly what parents are thinking.

Leadership series: How this 4th-generation Warsaw Tiger serves his home district

In his ninth year as superintendent at Warsaw Community Schools in Indiana, Dr. David Hoffert believes in the power of equipping students with exceptional teachers.

International security and student safety: Why schools are banning TikTok

From "devious licks" to vandalizing school property, more districts are becoming aware of the dangerous TikTok trends that students can't get enough of. Then there's the fact that it can cause massive cybersecurity issues.

6 digital skills your students must master before graduating high school

Ensuring students have equitable opportunities to learn digital literacy skills is more important than ever as a record 92% of jobs require "definitely digital" or "likely digital" skills.

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