With affirmative action ending, closing the gap between K12 and higher education might be as important as between students of different races and economic backgrounds.
Date & Time: Thursday, December 7 at 2 pm ET
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Attend this 20-minute DA Ed Talk to learn about the concept of learning hubs that empower students, support educators, and engage families—before, during, and after the school day. Also, discover the research that supports this approach and some practical strategies to establish learning hubs in any school or district.
"The longer that states wait to provide guidance, the more ground they'll have to cover when they do—and AI isn't waiting for anyone," a new analysis reads.
Districts are raising salaries, building apartments and giving teachers more planning time. But, with superintendents warning of worsening staff shortages, districts may be overlooking another solution: student teaching.
"There were no traditions or routines yet," Principal Ahna Davis says of Cabot Freshman Academy. "We got to create the school that we wanted. Ten years later, it is still a fantastic school!"
Statewide, enrollment has rebounded from declines during the pandemic, but there are 9,100 fewer students compared to 10 years ago. National figures show birth rates have been declining, so the drop isn’t entirely unexpected.
School custodian Jenna Gros is teaching a group of fourth-graders how to convert fractions to decimals. "How would you write 6/100 in decimal form?" she asks, and then waits patiently for them to come up with the correct answer.
Incorporating program evaluation methods and activities into a strategic plan will result in improved program management, which in turn will lead to better outcomes.
Rarely are demographic breakdowns of students or communities a part of the discussions when leaders consider closing schools. Academic impacts are also often absent from the debate, one expert asserts.
