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>
Oklahoma lawmakers are looking at a plan to begin collecting information on the immigration status of students and parents in public schools. Some local school officials are already saying they will refuse to enforce it.
Many districts leaders are recommitting to providing safe spaces for students in the wake of the Trump administration's decision to allow law enforcement to search for undocumented students or staff in school buildings.
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 11th at 2 p.m. <br><br> In this webinar, Camden City Schools administrative stakeholders will discuss how, in just two years, their district significantly reduced chronic absence rates by nearly 25% and why 82% of educators now report their students' attention and focus have increased.
Instead of doubling down on grades as the "go-to" marker, district leaders and educators can leverage this moment to find more meaningful and engaging ways to discuss academic progress.
Even the best-laid plans for school choice can't compete with strong and supportive relationships between your team and families. So, stay flexible and stay informed.
The 2024 election is over, but the political season is just beginning. With a new wave of lawmakers, now is the time for superintendents and board members to advocate for education priorities.
