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Teaching & Learning

More high school grads are going to college—and staying

Micah Ward -
College persistence among graduates of high-poverty high schools showed the biggest gains, though they still lag more affluent students.
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How this district’s CTE program outmatched a college degree

Micah Ward -
Enrollment in the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus has more than tripled in the last seven years, says Principal Steve Day.
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Pipeline needed: Every metro area now faces a workforce shortage

Alcino Donadel -
Just 15% of workers without a bachelor's degree are earning premium salaries, according to new research from Georgetown University.
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The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more — built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

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‘Stability’ is this district’s secret to continuous success

Micah Ward -
Plus, here's Georgia's second-largest school district's plan for thriving amid school-choice competition in this exclusive Q&A.
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K-12 has a new credibility problem: Future readiness

Micah Ward -
Americans' confidence in K-12 education has fallen to its lowest point in nearly 30 years. But the bigger challenge for superintendents is redefining student success.
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Class of 2027: Are Students Truly Ready for What Comes Next?

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 06, 2026 at 2 p.m.

This session analyzes current readiness trends, examines how SAT/ACT benchmarks and AP pathways work together to build academic confidence, and shares actionable frameworks for personalized advising that help students navigate toward institutions where they are truly ready to succeed. 
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The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

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SAT Prep Resources Districts Can Use Right Now

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Thursday, October 01, 2026 at 2 p.m.

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, hear about the free, high-quality SAT practice resources available to students, how to use them effectively, and the real impact these tools have. District leaders will leave with practical ideas for connecting more students, especially those who might otherwise go without support, to free SAT preparation that can help level the playing field.
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From Efficiency to Equity: Reimagining the Student Journey with Technology that Empowers Counselors and Expands Opportunity​

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Date & Time: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Join us to discover how technology can simultaneously improve efficiency, deepen student engagement, and advance equity, transforming the student journey into one that is more intentional, inclusive, and outcomes-driven.
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Thinking K-20: How to build education connections that last

Sherry Bees -
A prekindergarten student entering a classroom for the first time and an alumnus returning to campus decades later are part of the same story.
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The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

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Dual enrollment failure rates offer these important lessons

Valerie D’Orazio -
Students who failed a dual enrollment course were still more likely to attend college than those who never took a college-level class, an analysis shows.
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Gen Z students: 3 reasons they come to school

Liya Cui -
Academic performance isn’t the only thing that determines whether Gen Z students enjoy their school day.
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Wired for What’s Next: Enhancing CTE Pathways and Expanding Student Opportunity with the Newest AP Course

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 2 p.m.

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, experts will discuss new opportunities to improve career readiness, including AP Networking, the newest AP Career Kickstart course, which brings career pathways in networking and IT to a broader range of students, while preparing them for a field projected to grow four times faster than the national average, with salaries reaching $130K.
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The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

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Chocolate chip cookies offer important lessons about HQIM

Dana Godek and Diana Fedderman -
High-quality instructional materials, or HQIM, are not simply collections of lessons. They represent carefully designed systems.
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The 10 best-performing high schools in the nation

Micah Ward -
The No. 1 school has a 100% graduation rate and every student meets reading and science proficiency standards, according to this new ranking.
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Why transportation is such an important student success factor

Tessa Dodson -
Predictable transportation routines can improve students' readiness to participate in classroom learning, particularly for children with special needs.
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The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

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Case for college remains strong among high school seniors

Micah Ward -
Higher ed remains the dominant postsecondary pathway, despite heightened concerns about debt and career uncertainty.
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3 snapshots of the state of education right now

Micah Ward -
New data that covers homeschooling, teacher shortages and per pupil spending can improve local decision-making.
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Chronic absenteeism is being reversed in these schools

Micah Ward -
The most successful districts received targeted support from their states, new research concludes. Here are some examples.
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Why this county’s apprenticeship might earn a rare double endorsement

Micah Ward -
LA county's three-year network engineering program pays students wages during on-the-job training while they also receive classroom instruction.
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Modernizing AP Classrooms for the Next Generation of Graduation Pathways

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Date & Time: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET

Join District Administration, Kaplan, and a panel of leading AP authors and master educators for a focused, 30-minute executive briefing to help inform modernization opportunities without compounding teacher burnout.
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3 reasons Colorado touts the nation’s best education systems

Micah Ward -
Plus, New Jersey now boasts the No. 1 spot for PreK through 12 education, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
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The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

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Students with disabilities now spend more time in general ed

Micah Ward -
District leaders cite resource availability, parental involvement and school environment as factors in the placement of students.
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New details emerge about HHS’ takeover of special education

Micah Ward -
IDEA won't transition to HHS, but many of the staff members who oversee it will, according to government officials.
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What happens when students graduate without career counseling

Micah Ward -
Most counselors say mental health demands consume the majority of their time, pushing career exploration aside entirely.
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The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more — built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

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Statewide cell phone bans are growing. Here’s some advice

Micah Ward -
Washington may become the next state to ban cell phones for the entire school day. However, policy alone won't solve the academic issue.
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Student math and reading scores drop in 47 states

Micah Ward -
Only Louisiana and Mississippi posted education gains; every other state held steady or declined, according to new research.
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Nation’s Report Card shows an uneven pandemic recovery

Micah Ward -
Nine-year-olds are recovering academic ground lost during the pandemic in reading while 13-year-olds remain largely stalled.
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The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

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Families want summer programs they can’t afford

Micah Ward -
Meanwhile, districts expanding summer programs are reporting stronger academic continuity outcomes, new research suggests.
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How to get even more out of evaluation and testing

Matt Zalaznick -
Evaluation and testing reflect what happens before the processes start, and also gauge district credibility.
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Colleges, K12 are pioneering new models to address workforce needs

Alcino Donadel -
The line between high school, college and the workplace is blurring as educators respond to growing pressure to deliver job-ready graduates.
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The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more — built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

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Students are using AI to plan their futures. Are districts ready?

Micah Ward -
Most educators identify middle school as the ideal starting point for career and college preparation, yet instruction still clusters in the final two years of high school.
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Why Literacy Gains Require Family Partnerships & How to Build Them

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, explore current research on the literacy engagement gap with families and walk through a practical three-part audit to assess what parents in your district actually know about reading progress and where the greatest opportunity for impact exists. Additionally, a district leader will share what she learned after examining her own literacy communication strategy, and what changed as a result. 
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Make MTSS less confusing with this simple analogy

Micah Ward -
It starts with adopting a coach mindset, says one leader. How are you using player stats (student data) to make the right calls?
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The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

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Community colleges are succeeding—just not in the way we’ve been measuring them

Michelle Centamore -
Nearly half of all community college students reach meaningful milestones—a far better picture than traditional graduation rates suggest, a new Federal Reserve metric finds.
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When Everything Looks Perfect & Isn’t: Redefining Career Readiness in the AI Era

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, participants will rethink what career readiness means in the AI era when perfection is easily produced as we ask ourselves the question: “If everything can be polished, optimized, and automated, what actually differentiates a student?”
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