School leaders from Maryland, Virginia and Wisconsin recognized by the National Association of Secondary School Principals for "intertwining innovative mental wellness initiatives with academic rigor."
Being named a National Distinguished Principal reinforces Angie Krause's commitment to upholding high leadership standards and inspiring the teachers and students at Kansas' Community Elementary School.
Principal Angie Krause's background as a reading specialist has come in handy this year as she gets to know each child's academic and social-emotional needs.
"We highlight the people and stories that make the district great," Superintendent Travis Bracht says. "We have covered everything from students telling us about what they enjoyed the first week of school to a conversation about artificial intelligence with our technology director."
The top state produced 33 Blue Ribbon Schools this year among the 353 schools recognized overall. This recognition is a testament to their leaders' ability to foster "academic excellence and positive school cultures," said U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
More than half of the graduating class of 2023 is opting out of the traditional four-year college education, according to a survey released Tuesday. While these numbers are no cause for alarm, leaders should be concerned that nearly one-third of the graduates were not aware of the career and technical education programs that would have given them alternative paths.
Report cards simply don't give parents the full picture. K12 leaders must provide families with real-time data so they can understand how to be a part of their child's next steps for success.
Regardless of whether students are behind grade level or excelling, the synergy between small-group instruction and technology has the power to enhance engagement and complement teachers' pedagogy.
The 2023 "State of the American Student" contains reports from district and other experts on new approaches that "center instruction and support on what students need most."
