Educators in Everett Public Schools have redoubled their outreach to parents while classroom teachers have brought a new level of commitment to keeping students engaged.
Seguin ISD was facing a lot of challenges when Dr. Matthew Gutierrez first arrived as superintendent in 2017. A suburban district located outside San Antonio, Texas, Seguin serves 7,300 students, of which 70 percent are eligible for free or reduced lunch and 75 percent are minorities. Achievement gaps had been widening and Seguin students had […]
How has COVID-19 changed the role of school-based enrichment programs? The pandemic has changed the nature of before and after school programs in three fundamental ways: COVID-19 has forced many districts to reopen on staggered or half-day schedules, leaving parents with limited childcare options. As such, on-site enrichment and childcare are no longer just happening […]
These Districts of Distinction runners-up are paying for AP tests and dual-credit classes, expanding summer programs for all students and providing more opportunities for students through construction projects.
Among the social-emotional stressors East Saint Louis School District students, the coronavirus pandemic "has just been one more thing," says administrators Tiffany Gholson.
What equity-driven school improvement looks like in Mount Vernon, New York: themed high schools, full prekindergarten, revamped middle school and health care.
Developing connections with a network of adults provides students with more opportunities to succeed and—good news!—these connections can be made virtually.
California Department of Education recommends several models of instruction with a focus on equity and extensive health and safety measures when schools reopen.
