A new survey of Colorado’s rural school leaders found they’re more likely to urge a stranger than a family member to become a teacher, highlighting worsening staff shortages. More than 85% cited recruiting and retaining teachers as their top challenge.
As smartphone use soars among students, schools face an attention crisis driven by an economy built to keep users endlessly engaged. Educators warn that true learning requires focus and effort, not the instant gratification apps like TikTok and YouTube provide.
Date & Time: Thursday, December 11th at 4 p.m. ET <br><br> Step into the future of education with this dynamic webinar exploring how immersive learning is revolutionizing the classroom experience. Hear directly from three innovative schools—a public school, an independent school, and a fully virtual reality (VR) online academy—where teachers and students are using immersive environments to reimagine how learning happens.
It's called Alpha School for grades K8, and it's the most expensive private school in Texas. Alpha School leaders claim their model fixes faults in traditional education and the technology does things humans can't.
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 9th at 2 p.m. ET <br> This webinar offers a blueprint to guide schools in creating a more human-centered transportation experience for students with IEPs and diverse neurodevelopmental needs. Learn strategies to mitigate chronic absenteeism and strengthen family engagement by ensuring parents and guardians are informed partners.
A former Oregon state data analyst has filed a wrongful termination suit, claiming he was fired after raising concerns for months about flaws in the state’s school funding system for low-income students. He seeks $556,667 for lost wages and distress.
Governor Bill Lee said he believes K12 education will see a funding increase but that the state has several months left to make revenue projections for large budget items, including “education freedom scholarship” spending.
