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‘They feel connected’: Loudoun County pilots sports at 4 middle schools

Matt Zalaznick | October 12, 2023

Loudoun County Public Schools middle school students were given the chance to join a coed flag football team, and volleyball, soccer and basketball will be offered later this year.

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Is your state in the top 10 for bullying problems at school and online?

Matt Zalaznick | October 11, 2023

One in five students between the ages of 12 and 18 suffer bullying, as face-to-face harassment moves behind the anonymity of online attacks, according to federal estimates.

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ACT scores are at a 30-year low. How does this impact K12?

Alcino Donadel | October 10, 2023

The graduating class of 2023 has continued a six-year decline in ACT scores, according to new data released by the testing giant.

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Get on Board: How 2 superintendents reach out to school board candidates

Matt Zalaznick | October 09, 2023

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.

A third of schools don't have a nurse. Here's why that's a problem.

October 09, 2023

More than a third of schools nationwide don't have a full-time nurse on-site, according to a 2021 survey by the National Association of School Nurses. The schools that don't have a dedicated nurse either share one with other campuses, or don't have one at all.

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3 Principal of the Year finalists described as transformational educators

Matt Zalaznick | October 04, 2023

School leaders from Maryland, Virginia and Wisconsin recognized by the National Association of Secondary School Principals for "intertwining innovative mental wellness initiatives with academic rigor."

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Drugs, bullying, weapons: Which are the safest states for high school students?

Matt Zalaznick | October 03, 2023

If you're trying to figure out if you work in one of the least dangerous states for high school students, consider: California has the lowest rate of bullying but students in the Golden State are also the most likely to be exposed to illegal drugs.

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Tick tock: Why time is running out for these districts to spend ESSER funds

Micah Ward | October 02, 2023

In some states, school districts have spent as little as 1% of their pandemic relief dollars, leaving them with millions untouched, according to a new analysis. Will leaders have time to distribute these resources?

Virginia ex-superintendent convicted of misdemeanor in firing of teacher

AP News | October 02, 2023

Former Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler was acquitted on a separate misdemeanor count after the five-day trial, local news outlets reported.

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How this superintendent is harnessing the power of social media for good

Matt Zalaznick | October 01, 2023

"I try to be ever-present," is how Superintendent Brian Nichols describes his effort to stay connected and engaged with his students, staff and community at New Kent County Public Schools in Virginia. "When kids see me, they call me by name—I have 3,500 kids and I'm getting to where I can call them by name."

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‘They feel connected’: Loudoun County pilots sports at 4 middle schools

Is your state in the top 10 for bullying problems at school and online?

ACT scores are at a 30-year low. How does this impact K12?

Get on Board: How 2 superintendents reach out to school board candidates

A third of schools don't have a nurse. Here's why that's a problem.

3 Principal of the Year finalists described as transformational educators

Drugs, bullying, weapons: Which are the safest states for high school students?

Tick tock: Why time is running out for these districts to spend ESSER funds

Virginia ex-superintendent convicted of misdemeanor in firing of teacher

How this superintendent is harnessing the power of social media for good

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