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Administrators increasingly accept that boosting school safety may rely on realistic active shooter drills that can upset staff and students
The two words, “these kids,” frustrate Superintendent Carla Santorno more than any other phrase. It’s used by some educators as a kind of secret code and a flimsy excuse for academic failure among marginalized students, she says.
As surveillance cameras become even more ubiquitous in schools, savvy administrators need to be aware of not only the rapidly evolving technology, but also the evolving legal landscape.
Every month, Tiffany Anderson, superintendent at Topeka Public Schools in Kansas, emails the district’s 3,000 teachers and staff, asking whether anyone needs time off for either professional development or something […]
As in boxing, leadership is fraught with sudden surprises, some of which, if not anticipated, can deliver a hard blow. Lisa Gonzales, assistant superintendent in Dublin USD, and Charles Young, superintendent in Benicia USD, explain the strategies that will keep you standing at the final bell.
Many school districts have morphed from education centers into community centers, providing medical care, housing assistance, free meals and other social services.
More frequent and intense natural disasters require school leadership to address trauma and prepare for extended disruptions.
Facing declines in enrollment, funding and hiring pools, many rural K12 districts work to employ creative solutions to fill gaps and provide the necessary educational resources for students.
All students benefit when K12 districts can build a diverse group of educators
Introductory computer science classes at four high schools in San Francisco USD are using humanoid robots to drive interest in coding and robotics.
To deter hackers, the IT team at Campbell County Public Schools in Virginia has deleted email addresses listed on the district website’s staff directory. Now, teachers and administrators communicate with parents through the student information system, the parent portal and direct emails.
School districts around the country are experimenting with starting classes later to allow students to get extra sleep. While some dismiss the idea as pampering, Nathaniel F. Watson says there […]
How technology provides districts with information about potential signs of self-harm or cyberbullying.
K12 schools in New Jersey, Ohio, Illinois, Washington, Texas, Pennsylvania and Oklahoma select new products and services for PD, online learning, assessments and cultural programs.
In January, Assistant Wisconsin State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor began serving as the state’s top education official after her predecessor, Tony Evers, was sworn in as governor.
One of the oldest districts in the nation recently completed its first construction project in 15 years by rebuilding a school to accommodate STEM learning for grades 6 through 12.
Many math programs feature a combination of digital, print and hands-on activities for students; provide educators with PD opportunities, such as on-site and video coaching; and generate assessment data to help personalize instruction.
The Handle With Care program is providing alerts to educators regarding students who have recently been exposed to trauma.
As voice-activated devices transition from homes to classrooms, dozens of teachers now lead spelling practice, present history lessons and interact with their students in new ways.
Transition planning for special education students has evolved so that the activities students participate in now mirror more closely mainstream college- and career-prep programs.
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