Washington state had one of the highest testing participation rates in the country this school year, topping 90%. But since districts got access to the scores, many educators have chosen to keep the data at an arm's length.
Alachua County School Board voted 3-2 to terminate the contract of Carlee Simon. A key vote for termination was that of board member Mildred Russell, who was appointed in August by the Republican governor.
Superintendent of Wisconsin's Suring School District has been charged with six counts of false imprisonment related to a restroom strip search for vaping devices.
Tackling unfinished learning with summer enrichment and closing equity gaps long-term are among K-12 leaders' top priorities as they invest American Rescue Plan funds.
Forcing schools to publish every detail of their curriculums online is most likely to smother instruction and demoralize teachers, superintendents say.
Rather than aiming to teach to the middle, we should build engagement by first building relationships with students and helping them find a sense of purpose.
