K12 leaders say they are planning fall-themed celebrations that are more inclusive of all students' spiritual beliefs. And the decision is being met with howls of derision in some communities.
As school board members see it, stepping in to transport students is just another way to serve their communities as districts face critical shortages of the profession.
The Community College Research Center at Columbia University Teachers College has developed a new framework urging colleges and K12 districts to work together to ensure students take dual enrollment courses with vision, preparation and an eye toward postsecondary success.
Over the last five full school years, 47 of the nation's largest school districts saw a 79% spike in guns found on campus, according to a new analysis from The Washington Post.
"There are success stories of our students and staff each day that need to be shared," says Superintendent Josh Reitz of McHenry School District 15. "There are strategic plans that need to be carefully conveyed and feedback that we need from people to improve them. There are areas of confusion that need clarity and important resources or information that might be unknown to others which we need to shed light on."
The edtech surveillance industry has boomed in recent years for obvious reasons. But researchers argue that the industry is playing on the fears of K12 districts in the wake of school shootings and other threats.
District Administration's "Get on Board" series allows superintendents and other experts to share ideas for creating and maintaining productive relationships with school board members.
Principal Nikol Youngberg says establishing a welcoming and nurturing climate for students is not a cliche—it's her "why" for being an educator and for leading Flour Bluff Primary & Elementary Schools in Texas.
The surprise rejection of an agreement between the majority on the Douglas County School Board in Nevada and Superintendent Keith Lewis after droves of supporters turned out leaves him with a decision to make.
Aaron Moran calls for the end to "contentious back and forth" focused on school board members and an emphasis on "a more professional and productive environment" centered on students.
