A surge in family engagement has fueled a major turnaround in student achievement at the Bakersfield City School District in California, this month's District of Distinction winner.
From DA's Academic Esports Guide: NASEF provides more just a space to play; it offers a path for students to get an education in areas within and around the games
An unmet need for mental health care motivated Jurupa USD leaders to develop behavioral supports that begin with prenatal care and continue through graduation.
Social capital, or who a student can rely on for support, leads to success in education and the workforce. But not all students have equal opportunity to build such a network.
These Districts of Distinction runners-up are paying for AP tests and dual-credit classes, expanding summer programs for all students and providing more opportunities for students through construction projects.
For Laylah Bulman of the Florida Scholastic Esports League, seeing the impact that gaming had on students - from their excitement to their development - was the moment when everything clicked.
What equity-driven school improvement looks like in Mount Vernon, New York: themed high schools, full prekindergarten, revamped middle school and health care.
