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Student behavior

SEL in high school: How K12 leaders provide better support

Matt Zalaznick -
Along with ongoing political pushback in some parts of the country, one barrier to SEL programs is that mental health positions are often funded by grants and other short-term sources, a new report contends.

School safety: Why the human element is so important

Micah Ward and Matt Zalaznick -
The human element outlasts any federal relief program or obsolete hardware, and it’s the most important component of any district’s safety strategy, says one administrator.

School safety: How to shift from reaction to prevention

David Irwin -
Schools need to rethink safety through a comprehensive framework that assesses, plans, tracks and audits safety solutions across both proactive and reactive measures.

Deepfakes: Why they are now K12’s problem, too

Matt Zalaznick -
Students and teachers are now contending with "a substantial amount" of sexually explicit deepfakes and other troubling forms of what tech watchdogs call "non-consensual intimate imagery."

Know This For Next Week: Most kids have hope

Matt Zalaznick -
As you set the course for the next week and the rest of the school year, know this: Most kids—a whopping 95%—say they are hopeful about the future. 

Attendance boosts: How to drive achievement and engagement

Candice Castillo -
Let’s commit to making our schools places of inspiration and possibility, where students show up eager to learn, grow and thrive.

Let’s take a look at back-to-school’s ‘Big 3’

Micah Ward and Matt Zalaznick -
Here's what comes next as leaders formulate post-ESSER spending plans, craft smartphone policies and try to keep kids in schools.

Chronic absenteeism: Addressing the cultural shifts behind a new normal

Lisa Chu and Lydia Rainey -
By recognizing how the reasons for chronic absenteeism have shifted over time, we can develop targeted, innovative approaches to ensure all students benefit from the irreplaceable experience of daily, in-person learning.

Sensory rooms: See this district’s innovative new models

Matt Zalaznick -
Here's one rule for creating a powerful K12 sensory room: It doesn't necessarily have to pop on Pinterest. It only has to appeal to students and teachers who will rely on the space to provide a calming break from regular school day activities.

8 ways you can boost student attendance now

Kara Stern -
Strong family engagement is one of the most potent tools district leaders can use to raise student attendance and achievement.

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