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The ABCs of ADCs: How to select the right adaptive digital content for your school system

Charleston County School District

These edtech tools can be game changers, but it’s critical that district leaders select the right resources to meet the needs of their teachers and students.

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Sustaining STEM excellence: Strategic responses to federal budget cuts

By diversifying funding, revitalizing teacher development, optimizing program design, and building strong community alliances, school leaders can continue to provide high-quality STEM education.

How cuts to the Department of Education will impact STEM education

Despite these challenges, K-12 leaders have demonstrated remarkable resilience and creativity in maintaining educational quality during periods of change and uncertainty.

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Beyond logic: The essential role of emotions in learning

It's vital that we create emotionally intelligent learning environments in schools.

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New report: How districts in 7 states are helping chronically absent homeless kids

Nearly half of these at-risk students regularly miss class. Here are some common-sense approaches to finding and bringing them back to school.

Source: Analysis by Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan. *Note: Data retrieved from Ed, Data Express Chronic Absenteeism Rate, data group 195 and 655 and NCES Table 204. The percentage for economically disadvantaged students chronically absent is an estimate based on the number of economically disadvantaged students chronically absent divided by the total number of free and reduced price lunch eligible students in the United States. These two groups do not necessarily define economic disadvantage in the same way.

STEM and SEL: The overlooked connection worth leveraging

Instead of treating STEM and SEL as separate initiatives competing for limited time and resources, educators should identify opportunities where they mutually reinforce each other.

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It's time to rethink the K-12 budget process

State education chiefs, superintendents, school boards and local leaders must champion a new vision for planning and budgeting, one that accelerates collaborative, cohesive, and informed actions on behalf of students.

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Most districts struggle to provide PD that works. Which approach is best?

A recent study examined the effectiveness of three common types of professional development.

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Why being forced to precisely follow a curriculum harms teachers and students

Research shows that flexibility in teaching methods and curricula allows teachers and students to participate more fully in the learning process – and even promotes a more democratic society.

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Making sure new edtech initiatives succeed: The 3 S’s

By ensuring initiatives meet all three criteria, we can move beyond the cycle of short-lived programs to create lasting positive change in education.

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Making STEM assessment student-centered

How do we maintain academic standards while honoring the creative, iterative nature of STEM learning?

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Leading with data: Navigating AI, budget constraints, and alternative data sources for smarter decision-making

School leaders have access to an unprecedented amount of information, but the challenge is finding how to harness data effectively to drive real, measurable improvements.

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