Almost all after-school programs have reopened, but staffing shortages and related issues mean one in four are still not operating at the capacity they were prior to COVID.
Making SEL a priority and giving our staff the right resources helped our students beat the odds academically and improved student well-being. SEL didn't just benefit students, though—it really strengthened our entire school culture.
"Who was I to think that I could tell them what they needed or wanted in their own community?" says Dr. Margaret Crespo, superintendent of Laramie County School District-1 in Wyoming. Using this mindset, she now has a living, adaptable strategic plan.
From streamlining lesson plans to brainstorming creative classroom activities, teachers and students are embracing generative AI—and they say it's a game changer.
Preparing kids to "fluidly change direction" toward future readiness means preparing them to switch jobs and pivot between careers—a crucial skill in today's world.
Online instruction is a way to utilize valuable, experienced teachers who have retired from classroom teaching, but still want to be connected to education
"Transformation in education is happening, which is almost a counter-narrative to what we hear," says Amy Dujon, director of the District Administration Leadership Institute and co-author of a new report, "Exploring New Frontiers For K-12 Systems Transformation."
While 66% of leaders say salary was key for teacher morale, 69% think reimagining classrooms and instruction is also essential, according to a new survey from learning company D2L and District Administration.
