Student Success

Why 14 states now require high schoolers to learn a lot more about money

High school students are worried about their financial futures. That's likely because many don't think they know much about personal finance.

New national council signals a bigger push for family engagement in schools

Biden administration has prioritized parent, stakeholder, and community involvement in schools in the wake of the educational upheaval over the past two years.

Educators are the most burned-out professionals in the U.S., Gallup poll finds

Nearly half of school workers reported feeling "always" or "very often" burned out at work–the highest rate among all other professionals in the U.S.

8-mile turnaround: New superintendent promises to fight for students in Eastpointe

Christina Gibson is relishing the opportunity to lead her district outside Detroit, leaning on mentors and training from DA's National Academy.

Gun violence proposal would fund K-12 safety and mental health

Measure would support the early identification of students suffering from mental health issues and violence prevention training for staff.

3 key strategies to combat summer learning loss in math

There are steps math teachers can take before, during, and after the summer break to minimize the impact.

8 popular PD topics for summer break start with what teachers want

The rapid transformation of K-12 education during COVID is refocusing educators on professional development priorities that may be shifting just as quickly.

How far is your state from reaching racial equality in education?

Analysts compared the difference between white and black Americans with high school and college degrees, and their test scores and graduation rates to determine levels of racial equality in education.

3 most popular school ventilation improvements are masking disparities

There are steps underresourced district leaders can take–and steps they can urge local officials to take–to get the needed HVAC improvements made.

4 strategies for effective intervention to accelerate learning this summer

Inspire thinking, monitor progress, prioritize SEL, and make screen time matter.

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