Language barriers can significantly hinder academic success, parental involvement and overall student well-being for the more than five million English language learners in U.S. public schools.
Date & Time: Thursday, March 27th at 2 p.m. <br><br> In this webinar, Little Rock School District's Assistant Superintendent will explore the high-impact reading intervention strategies that resulted in 75% of students in grades 1-5 receiving one intervention, closing all kindergarten-level skills gaps last school year, with growth levels continuing into 2025. In two months, these interventions have also reduced the percentage of students stuck on beginning of year first-grade skills by 50%. <br><br><em>***Attendees will be able to safely download the "Step-by-Step Guide to Building a District Literacy Ecosystem," which includes free resources and a timeline to help guide district leaders through the implementation process.</em>
The Trump administration canceled $900 million in contracts overseen by the Institute of Education Sciences, which partners with scientists and education companies to compile and make public data about schools each year.
More than 2.4 million students came to college last fall for certificates or “non-degree” credentials, part of a shift in consumer and employer demand for “just-in-time” learning, according to a report by National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
When students misbehave, responding with support leads to more effective behavioral threat assessment and management as school leaders work to prevent violence, according to a new analysis.
