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Student Success

New guidance from DOE addresses disciplinary practices for students with disabilities

Micah Ward -
At a time when mental health challenges have become a top priority for K-12 schools across the country, the Education Department released new guidance on discriminatory discipline practices for students with disabilities.

DeSantis announces civics curriculum for high school and undergraduate students

Micah Ward -
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appeared at Florida State College at Jacksonville on Monday to announce the Career Pathways for Public Service Initiative.

Students are showing growth during a K-12 recovery that could take years

Matt Zalaznick -
A full academic rebound will require above-average growth–and for some students, well above average–if educators hope to close achievement gaps as schools bounce back from the pandemic.

How the principal-counselor relationship can improve student success

Micah Ward -
As students prepare to return to school in the fall, it's important for district leaders to come prepared to address the issues that linger as a result of the pandemic.

A snapshot of 7 states where voters support limiting what schools can teach

Matt Zalaznick -
A recent survey of swing state voters shows growing support for prohibiting teaching about LGBTQ issues to younger students and barring critical race theory

How to make (and win) the case for more computer science in your schools

Marielle Wells -
I taught high school STEM classes for eight years. One of the things that bothered me the most was that students were not exposed to the various careers they can take after graduating.

Chart: Regulatory agenda for 2022-23 includes FERPA, assessment, 504 rules

Charles Hendrix -
The department recently released proposed Title IX regulations and anticipates publishing proposed FERPA regulations in August.

3 superintendents to watch: Taking care of each and every student

Matt Zalaznick -
The emotional well-being of students is the north star for educators in Linden Public Schools, an urban district in New Jersey. What other districts call SEL has been retitled  "social-emotional cognitive growth."

5 ways to create a better sense of belonging for school leaders of color

Stefani Morrow -
It's not enough simply to add more leaders of color. School systems also must ensure that administrators of color do not feel like outsiders in our schools–otherwise, we will have only addressed the “diversity” part of DEI.

How the 4-day school week model can increase teacher retention and satisfaction

Micah Ward -
The education experience in schools across the U.S. has been in suffering. Teachers are quitting in record numbers. Students feel more unsafe than ever. Aggression among students has increased as a result of the pandemic.

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