Here are 5 tested actions for superintendents, cabinet members and board members to consider as they assess what has worked in the immediate past and what needs to be adjusted.
It's the struggle most public school administrators across the U.S. fight every day: teacher absenteeism. The National Center for Education Statistics data shows that chronic teacher absenteeism—defined as missing 10% or more of school days—increased by as much as 49% during the 2021-22 school year. In addition to short-term absences, long-term vacancies continue to grow […]
"Relying on report cards in isolation could prevent parents from initiating crucial interventions on behalf of their child's academic progress," a new Gallup report reads.
Teacher retention grants and other forms of recruitment assistance are available from state and federal agencies and a wide range of other sources. Here's how K12 leaders are deploying the funds.
A decade ago, 56 percent of four-year colleges attributed "considerable importance" to test scores like the SAT and ACT, and about half gave the same credence to total high school grades. Today, just 5 percent of four-year colleges place such importance on test scores, but three-quarters place considerable importance on grades.
Put these sessions on your must-attend list if you want to get up to speed on incorporating AI concepts into instruction, elevating CTE programs and more.
This fall in Tucson, teacher shortages and superintendent longevity were top of mind but so were issues—such as test scores—that haven't been getting as much attention as of late.
With affirmative action ending, closing the gap between K12 and higher education might be as important as between students of different races and economic backgrounds.
