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Report: Teacher and principal turnover declining

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11 districts were studied as they implemented "bold ideas" for school reform last year. Here are the lessons learned.

The Center on Reinventing Public Education studied school systems undertaking ambitious, systemic initiatives to make student learning more joyful, individualized, and relevant.

CRPE partnered with 11 districts across the country to support and study their “Bold Ideas” for school reform. (credit: CRPE)

Student Success

Seeing connections to achievement in later grades, states and districts taking steps to improve kindergarten readiness

“If we can start building connections early, children enter school feeling supported, and that’s when real learning can begin.”

In an effort to understand and raise the level of kindergarten readiness in the state, Maine recently formed a committee of 32 kindergarten teachers to evaluate readiness assessment tools under consideration.

Student Success

‘Why schools can’t solve it alone’: New book tackles chronic absenteeism

Chalkbeat Detroit

The authors provide a road map for taking an “ecological” instead of an “educational” approach to the issue.

Eighth grader, Leona Wright, 13, holds her hand up high during a group exercise during Konnection Klub at Durfee Elementary-Middle School on Thurs., Oct. 19, 2023 in Detroit. The program is an example of how community groups are already trying to help improve student attendance in the city. (Elaine Cromie / Chalkbeat)

CRPE report urges “what must come next” for public K-12 education at a crossroads

Center on Reinventing Public Education

The newest research from the Center on Reinventing Public Education calls for bold approaches to address the harsh realities faced by U.S. schools five years post-pandemic.

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Policy and Legislation

Trump has signed an executive order to close the Education Department. Here’s what it says.

Legally, only Congress has the power to eliminate the department. But the administration recently laid off nearly half its staff.

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Policy and Legislation

How a Republican plan to cut universal free school meals could affect 12 million students

GOP lawmakers are considering a trio of proposals that would change nutrition funding eligibility requirements to help offset planned tax cuts.

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Policy and Legislation

Trump Education Department layoffs challenged in court by 21 state attorneys general

The lawsuit comes days after the department announced it would cut its workforce nearly by half by the end of the month.

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Policy and Legislation

After outcry, ED walks back diversity guidance

One expert called the new approach 'downright reasonable,' but the AFT’s Randi Weingarten said it ‘just made things murkier.’

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College and Career Readiness

‘Golden ticket to job security’: Trade union partnerships hold promise for high school students

The Hechinger Report

For trade unions and CTE programs, new collaboration may be key to survival.

Students in the construction craft laborer program gather around Dave Collins, masonry head, before leaving to work on a project at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical High School in Danvers, Mass. Credit: Sophie Park for The Hechinger Report

How Denver’s school reforms raised grad rate, got kids years of extra learning

The shift to a portfolio model that gave families choices, empowered educators and demanded accountability for performance shows change is possible.

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HR and Benefits

Providing childcare seen as critical to teacher recruitment, retention, and community-building efforts

“If they don’t have to worry about childcare, they can focus on their jobs.” School districts finding ways to respond to demand from staff, rising costs, and widespread childcare shortages.

One of two childcare centers in Richardson ISD in Texas. To meet demand, a third is slated to open in 2025.

Success Stories

More districts are exploring four-day school weeks

“Transformational for our teachers.” Some credit the schedule with improving teacher recruitment and retention, promoting well-being, and raising achievement. But the research is inconclusive.

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