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How to improve your district’s summer programs in 4 easy steps

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A March report from EdResearch For Recovery and the Tennessee Education Research Alliance outlines best practices and guidelines for district leaders using data collection to measure and assess their summer programs.

Why some politicians have had enough of the ‘culture wars’ in K12

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"Putting politicians in charge of the classroom is dangerous," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said during a special address on Monday declaring a state of emergency for public education.

What happens to librarians providing ‘obscene’ books? For some, jail time

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For instance, both librarians and teachers in Arkansas are subject to up to six years—or a $10,000 fine—if they provide what is considered to be obscene material, according to a newly enacted law that takes effect Aug. 1.

Leadership series: How to lead as a team with your assistant superintendent

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District Administration spoke with Superintendent of Portsmouth City Schools Scott Dutey and Assistant Superintendent Josh Morris on what an effective relationship in leadership looks like in order to meet a district's goals.

More than half of college students relied on mental health care during their K12 years

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The numbers are overwhelming, but they reveal progress as more students are taking the appropriate steps to improve their mental health before entering college.

How are students keeping themselves safe? By missing school

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The percentage of students who were threatened or injured with a weapon at school from 2011-2021 did not change, leaving officials puzzled as to why there were no improvements.

Nearly 25% of high school students now identify as LGBTQ. Here’s why that matters

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"Schools are the gateway to needed services for many young people," according to the CDC. "Schools can provide health, behavioral and mental health services directly or establish referral systems to connect to community sources of care."

Amid growing book bans, these 13 titles were the most challenged in 2022

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For nearly two years now, libraries in K12 and higher education have become a primary target for parent advocacy groups that seek to remove book titles that contain material not suitable for children and students.

These 2 barriers are getting in the way of K12 leaders’ pursuit toward equity

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Since the start of 2020, teachers and education leaders alike say they understand the importance of equitable education. Yet, they cite having difficulty implementing inclusive solutions due to several external factors.

Is it time to rethink your school’s mission statement? Research says yes

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Just 12% of school mission statements refer to incorporating student-centered education, and 4% explicitly mention improving mental health for students, the data show.

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