For all its controversies with school boards, book banning, and a "Don't Say Gay" law, among others, Florida has again risen to the top of the U.S. News & World Report rankings in both K12 and higher ed.
Four months after restricting access, educators are now eager to "embrace its potential." Says University of Washington professor Jason Yip, "Banning ChatGPT is like using a piece of paper to block this flood that is coming."
In a "Dear Colleague" letter, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona outlines ways district leaders can fill high-needs areas by leveraging college students.
Chronic absenteeism spiked at 10 million students in 2020-21—that means more than one in every five students in the nation missed at least 10% of the school year.
First-ever decline in civics scores raises alarms about students' ability become "full participants in American democracy," say Nation's Report Card officials.
Scott Gengler, principal of Waytaza High School in Plymouth, MN, says only 100 students requested a locker this year. Could resources be better spent elsewhere?
These five leaders shared with District Administration their most valuable edtech tools and why they work so well for their students and staff. To no surprise, it all comes down to effectives and ease of access.
"Leaders in government and beyond must redouble efforts to end, once and for all, the scourge of gun violence in and around our schools," wrote U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
Not all student tutoring delivers the same impact. To close achievement gaps and optimize effectiveness, K12 leaders should ensure their students have access to high-impact tutoring.
