"I look at moms who are from across the world. They have taken the biggest leap of faith," says Storm Lake Community School District Superintendent Stacey Cole. "They trusted that if they brought their kids into this country that they knew very little about they would have a better life. If those moms believe that to be true, I want to help make that true."
Most of Pittsburgh Public Schools’ $676 million budget is allocated toward staffing, yet not all schools in PPS are sufficiently staffed. At Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 in Brighton Heights, for instance, students did not have a full-time nurse for the whole of last year.
Principal Nikol Youngberg says establishing a welcoming and nurturing climate for students is not a cliche—it's her "why" for being an educator and for leading Flour Bluff Primary & Elementary Schools in Texas.
At the beginning of each year, Pandora Mike introduces herself in the Navajo language to ask students, nearly all of whom identify as Native American, if they are also members of her family clans. "Those who raise their hands, I let them know 'I am your grandmother,'" Mike explains."'From here on,' I say, 'if you see me in the hallway, you can call me Grandma."
Principal Angie Krause's background as a reading specialist has come in handy this year as she gets to know each child's academic and social-emotional needs.
Being named a National Distinguished Principal reinforces Angie Krause's commitment to upholding high leadership standards and inspiring the teachers and students at Kansas' Community Elementary School.
In some states, school districts have spent as little as 1% of their pandemic relief dollars, leaving them with millions untouched, according to a new analysis. Will leaders have time to distribute these resources?
These 780 schools stand out for enabling students to get regular exercise, building tighter connections with their communities and expanding social-emotional learning.
