Closings fall especially on majority-Black schools. As top students move to private and suburban schools, special-needs students are left behind in fewer city facilities.
In the Florida panhandle, one tiny district plans to consolidate its last three stand-alone elementary schools into one campus because there aren’t enough students to cover the costs of keeping the doors open.
Named Principal of the Year by the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, Rodriguez led Lyman Hall Elementary School in Hinesville, Ga., to graduating record numbers of EL students from language programs.
A couple of districts are facing higher student enrollment than they predicted. While that's a good thing, they're looking for educators to fill in gaps.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 25th at 2 pm ET <br><br> In this 20-minute Ed Talk, two experts will share the results of a study where 37 schools from seven districts used high-quality, hands-on science instructional materials and aligned professional learning to improve student test scores in all three subjects—reading, math and science. <br><br><em>***All participants will be able to safely download the </em>"Improving Student Achievement Across State Borders and State Standards" <em>initial summative and main findings report</em>
The phrase "budget documents" may not be the two most exciting words in K12 education. However, a more compelling keyword search shows leaders prioritizing safety, family engagement and facilities.