Small districts can promote themselves to the public by showcasing their unique strengths, fostering community engagement and actively communicating their efforts to improve student outcomes.
In the 2021-22 school year, the percentage of principals who retired or resigned skyrocketed to 16%, 13 percentage points from its pre-pandemic levels.
A new report from Maryland READS shows that despite a 37% increase in education spending, most Maryland students still struggle with reading proficiency. The report cites technology as a potential barrier and calls for more research to better understand its impact on learning.
More than 7,000 federal contracts have been canceled, though details beyond projected savings are scarce. One terminated program, Charting My Path for Future Success, had helped students with disabilities transition from high school to college or the workforce.
Mike Dominguez takes the helm at Missouri's Francis Howell School District while Jami Jo Thompson is named the next superintendent of Rapid City Area Schools.
Financial literacy plays a key role in combating poverty, but Illinois’ public schools lag states such as Utah, which pioneered financial literacy education, and Minnesota, which now leads the nation in financial literacy.
The obstacles associated with change management are inevitable. The lessons learned from these districts' that recently piloted bold initiatives aim to help you navigate change and mitigate the risks.
The Trump administration recently slashed $900 million in education-related research contracts and more than $600 million in educator preparation grants. Both cuts will affect students with disabilities, experts say.
