District leaders continue to tackle chronic absenteeism even after the pandemic. But they can't do it alone. They need parents to understand the importance of their child's attendance.
Artificial intelligence and teacher retention: These are just a few of the issues experts anticipate education leaders will have to face this year. But we're here to help you get a head start.
The AI chatbot will be responsible for telling parents about their child's grades, attendance and test scores, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced last week.
There are more than 260,000 students in Broward County, Florida, and about 1,300 jobs available as the new school year approaches. The School District of Philadelphia, with less than half that number of students, has almost as many vacancies.
The warning signs can be apparent as early as kindergarten, according to a new research brief. It may seem too early, but that's when educators must intervene.
Data-informed decisions help administrators develop communication strategies to address individual student needs and empower parents as active stakeholders in their child's educational journey.
Student attendance nationwide is nowhere close to pre-pandemic levels amid parents’ ongoing concerns about students’ health, shifting mindsets about the importance of classroom time and the often-overwhelming expectations of school. Teachers and other staff are in short supply too, further threatening to disrupt kids’ academic progress.