A new state law meant to crack down on chronically absent students went into effect at the start of the academic year. It's been a source of frustration for districts and families. Waukee Superintendent Brad Buck says it's an important effort, but a tough one to put into place. It took more hours than anticipated.

While post-ESSER transition presents significant challenges, it also offers an opportunity for districts to reassess priorities and innovate.

Featured speaker and classroom leader Victoria Thompson brings a fresh spin to her sessions, starting with how educators can collaborate across the curriculum at their schools.

Ten Denver schools will close or partially close after the school board voted unanimously to approve a plan to address declining enrollment. The closures will eliminate nearly 4,000 vacant seats in the 10 schools and save the district $6.6 million in the 2025-26 school year, district officials have said.