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Some schools are changing how they grade students. Here's why some parents are upset

USA Today | November 30, 2023

The proposal, which leaders of the Dublin Unified School District began testing with a cohort of teachers last year, was pitched as a way to shift emphasis from winning points on tests and homework to student mastery of material.

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Bolder visions: What 6 new strategic plans look like online

Matt Zalaznick | November 29, 2023

Graduation is no longer the goal in the latest wave of strategic plans. Superintendents and their teams are increasingly expanding their focus to ensuring their graduates find academic and professional success after completing high school.

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K12 in 2023: What's improved, and which issues still linger?

Micah Ward | November 29, 2023

Student behavior and teacher shortages are among the list of challenges these two superintendents say still linger in their districts post-pandemic.

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The 3 important partnerships that help this superintendent make a difference

Matt Zalaznick | November 28, 2023

K12 partnerships at the Greenfield Union School District are driving esports, robotics, innovation and leadership, says Superintendent Zandra Jo Galván. "I'm excited about the future for kids," she exclaims.

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Substitute teachers are in short supply. What are districts doing to cope?

Micah Ward | November 28, 2023

Administrators are turning to creative solutions to make substitute teaching more desirable. Most commonly, leaders are making efforts to boost pay, especially in high-needs areas.

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New teaching roles: 6 innovations that may save the profession

Matt Zalaznick | November 27, 2023

Increased autonomy and time for deeper personal connections are among the innovations that could help rebuild morale in K12 schools, a new report suggests.

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What makes this unique middle school one of the coziest places in town

Matt Zalaznick | November 27, 2023

"Everybody has a role in being part of our kid's lives here while they're in the school," says Sham Bevel, a principal in Virginia Beach. "[Kids] want to be here. They know we care."

Elevate Literacy by Integrating the Science of Writing

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | November 27, 2023

Date & Time: Thursday, January 11th at 2 pm ET <br><br> Attend this webinar with the Executive Director of the Penn Literacy Network—a professional development organization at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education—to learn how to elevate the Science of Writing across your district, and boost student proficiency in both reading and writing.

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Civics education has declined globally, but how dramatically?

Micah Ward | November 27, 2023

The United States isn't the only country that's lagging behind in civics education, a new analysis suggests. Globally, students—particularly 8th graders—don't have a frim grasp on the topic.

California joins a growing movement to teach media literacy in schools

NPR | November 27, 2023

A growing number of states require media literacy lessons for K-12 students. California just joined that list. At a time when online misinformation is booming, experts say these lessons are essential. NPR's Sequoia Carrillo reports.

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Some schools are changing how they grade students. Here's why some parents are upset

Bolder visions: What 6 new strategic plans look like online

K12 in 2023: What's improved, and which issues still linger?

The 3 important partnerships that help this superintendent make a difference

Substitute teachers are in short supply. What are districts doing to cope?

New teaching roles: 6 innovations that may save the profession

What makes this unique middle school one of the coziest places in town

Elevate Literacy by Integrating the Science of Writing

Civics education has declined globally, but how dramatically?

California joins a growing movement to teach media literacy in schools

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