Administrators can find hope in the fact that more teachers believe their students will recover academically from the difficulties of the last three school years.
The Biden Administration and federal education officials say they must shield LGBTQI+ students from "unrelenting political attacks" such as Florida's "Don't Day Gay" law.
For racially diverse schools such as Bethel Park Elementary in Indianapolis, legislative battles threaten to interrupt years of work to better serve marginalized students.
The strong rebuke from Ohio's largest school district showcases the deep disagreement over how the state should act to curb gun violence in schools and elsewhere.
Districts must take action with a three-pronged approach by identifying ways to improve service delivery, understanding where to cut operating costs, and engaging stakeholders regularly.
With millions of dollars of ESSER funding still available, the smartest ed-tech investments are the ones that come with flexible and ongoing professional development.
