New initiative allows districts to bridge the gaps in access to career exploration that aligns with student aspirations and meet the state's workforce needs.
If appointed secretary of education, Linda McMahon's tenure is likely to emphasize workforce development, parental rights and a decentralization of federal education oversight.
The superintendent of the state's largest school district is expected to drop a controversial plan to close schools in Fall 2025. Dr. Brent Jones made the announcement in a letter to Seattle Public Schools families, saying the $5.5 million money-saving proposal was dividing the community.
The whiteboard in Superintendent Renee Nugent's office at USD 409 Atchison Public Schools reflects one of her top priorities: her schedule of school and classroom visits.
A new state law meant to crack down on chronically absent students went into effect at the start of the academic year. It's been a source of frustration for districts and families. Waukee Superintendent Brad Buck says it's an important effort, but a tough one to put into place. It took more hours than anticipated.
A skyrocketing number of Compton USD graduates are majoring in STEAM fields since Superintendent Darin Brawley made coding, robotics and esports key pillars of K12 instruction.
Ten Denver schools will close or partially close after the school board voted unanimously to approve a plan to address declining enrollment. The closures will eliminate nearly 4,000 vacant seats in the 10 schools and save the district $6.6 million in the 2025-26 school year, district officials have said.
It is really important to not only share and explain the benefits of regular school attendance but to also develop a shared understanding of the factors underlying chronic absenteeism.
