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Op-ed
Beyond orientation: Using mentoring to help new teachers succeed
Most teacher onboarding focuses on going over logistics and details. These things matter, but they don’t address the real challenges new teachers will face.
Research
New study finds team teaching models improved retention, reduced turnover
The approach replaces the traditional one-teacher classroom with teams of educators who share students, collaborate on planning, and have clearly defined roles.
Special Education
Nebraska invested in having special education students learn alongside their peers — and is seeing promising results
“Kids don’t earn their way into a general ed classroom. That’s where they belong." One state is reimagining education for kids with disabilities.
Retention
LAUSD sees 'major gains' in fight against chronic absenteeism – but problem persists
“Our approach is we support; we’re not about penalizing." Attendance is rising in LAUSD after new initiatives and a push for at-home visits, says Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.
Research
K–12 leaders love the four-day school week, but a new study shows that it doesn’t do what they hope
Research from Missouri reveals that dropping a day of instruction doesn’t improve teacher retention.
Op-ed
Starting smart: Take advantage of the beginning of summer break
The first week after students leave is actually one of the most valuable weeks of the entire school year.
Leadership
AASA releases crisis response and support toolkit for district leaders
The toolkit includes a checklist, a crisis team development template, and a crisis communications resource
School Climate and Culture
AASA research report provides mental health and wellness strategies for superintendents
The report offers strategies superintendents can use to safeguard their own mental health, while also promoting mental health for students and staff
Out-of-School Time
Report: Out-of-school programs play an outsized role in child development
After school and summer programs can enhance academic motivation and increase school attendance, but face access, funding and workforce challenges.
Op-ed
What’s the best way to measure a school’s quality? 5 factors to consider
More than test scores, a comprehensive set of research-based metrics would provide a richer understanding of a school's success.
School Buildings
Philadelphia school district under federal investigation for asbestos monitoring
The situation highlights an ongoing challenge for the district; schools in Philly are an average of 73 years old, and some 300 buildings contain asbestos.
Teaching and Learning
More schools are adopting a 4-day school week. One Montana town tried to fight it
Rural districts consider 4-day school weeks a way to lure teachers, but research shows they might not work for student learning.
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