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Student Success

Our seniors are training for healthcare jobs. That might also lead to college

Mark Blanchard -
Essential elements to replicate this model in other districts: Workforce development partner, great training, a dedicated manager, and an in-demand field with upward mobility.

Do colleges consider legacy status in admissions? Here’s what the data says

Micah Ward -
The Supreme Court's dismantling of affirmative action earlier this year sent chills down the spines of higher education and K12 leaders alike over fears that students won't have equal access to college. New data from the U.S. Department of Education reveals just how widespread the practice was.

More students are now being arrested when violent threats disrupt schools

Matt Zalaznick -
Violent threats are made against schools and students almost every day, often causing lockdowns or closures and increasingly leading to criminal charges.

Reading as a remedy: One of the best ways to build resilience in students

Matt Zalaznick -
Reading and access to books help children build resilience and can have a positive impact on overall mental and physical health, the latest research shows.

Student-teacher diversity gaps are highest in these 11 states

Matt Zalaznick -
The U.S. school system needs one million more teachers of color to close gaping diversity gaps between students and classroom educators. 

Gender gaps persist in STEM education. Here’s what the data says

Micah Ward -
Both male and female Gen Z youth believe their schools make considerable efforts to support STEM education. Yet, females' confidence to enter these fields remain low, a new survey suggests.

AI is tracking student suicide risk. Here are 6 ways to improve the technology

Matt Zalaznick -
Many educators agree that AI monitoring tools can identify at-risk students but some worry the technology may also "compromise student privacy and perpetuate existing inequalities."

8 promising solutions to the outsize impacts of student discipline

Matt Zalaznick -
Black boys and girls and students with disabilities continue to be suspended and expelled at rates that remain higher than their shares of total K12 enrollment, the latest data shows.

Don’t know about market value assets? Let this superintendent explain

Matt Zalaznick -
They have everything to do with closed swimming pools and, more importantly, putting students on track for successful futures in college and the workforce, Superintendent Michelle Hubbard says.

Rankings: Virginia has the highest high school graduation rates in the country

Micah Ward -
Across the country, the average graduation rate was about 79% for the 2021-22 school year, according to data released last week by U.S. News. How does your state measure up?

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