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Leadership

How district leaders are strengthening school-community connections

Establishing strong community engagement is vital to the success of a school system. Here are 8 ideas from K12 leaders.

Policy and Legislation

One state tried algebra for all eighth graders. It hasn’t gone well

Some places are moving to universal early algebra. Minnesota has required it for years — with less-than-promising results

Leadership

Chicago school board fires CEO Pedro Martinez

Chalkbeat Chicago

The firing was a dramatic culmination to months of turmoil that pitted the mayor and the teachers union against the district's leader. “It’s not right,” an angry and emotional Martinez said to reporters after the vote.

Op-ed

The importance of starting STEM early: Insights from research and actionable steps for district leaders

Focusing on these subjects during students' formative years can help them avoid internalizing stereotypes and self-imposed limitations.

Op-ed

Don’t want to close underenrolled schools? Here’s how to make the math work

Small schools can be financially viable and get great outcomes for students. But they have to be staffed very differently than large ones.

Policy and Legislation

Colorado K-12 strategic plan prioritizes improving attendance, 3rd grade reading, and future readiness

The state Department of Education has outlined its challenges, goals, and strategies for the next few years, focused on improving student engagement and outcomes, improving operations, and strengthening the educator workforce.

Research

Research: Black students disciplined more often in K-12 schools

A new report finds significant racial disparities in how disciplinary practices are applied across the country, and offers recommendations for district leaders to build healthier and more equitable cultures.

Leadership

AASA names finalists for National Superintendent of the Year Award

Honorees include superintendents from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and Illinois.

Op-ed

10 essentials for STEM teaching: Holiday Edition

It’s a magical season, but teaching and learning can be filled with the same sense of wonder, discovery, and excitement year round.

Business and Finance

Detroit school district weighs suing Michigan to pay debt with operating millage revenue

Chalkbeat Detroit

The district is struggling to pay off nearly $1.4 billion in capital debt, which was accrued during the state’s control of the school system to improve its infrastructure.

School Climate and Culture

Language diversity is an asset. Embracing it can help all learners succeed

Five best practices for managing—and celebrating—cultural and linguistic diversity in ways that enhance learning.

Student Success

Resource Page: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism

These free resources from a variety of organizations are intended to help district leaders tackle this complex issue, including toolkits, policy recommendations, outreach and communications strategies, and more.

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