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One lesson from HISD’s massive bond failure: Don't ignore community engagement.
“You don't listen to us.” Voting against the $4.4 billion proposal became an opportunity for many in the community to express distrust of Houston Superintendent Mike Miles’ aggressive reforms and gruff leadership style.
Partner Insights
2024 Report: AI in K12 Education
Magma Math
A new study conducted by DATIA K12 asked educators about their current use of AI in schools, their most common challenges, and how they believe AI could transform teaching and learning in the future.
Operations
Philly school closures to be shaped by community voices, district says
Unlike the last time the district closed schools, officials say this time, they want parents, students, and neighbors to help shape the decision-making from the beginning.
Operations
Resource Page: Emergency operations planning tools and strategies for K12 district leaders
The federal government provides a number of free resources to help district leaders plan for various types of emergencies in school communities.
Strategic Planning
Chicago Board of Education adopts new 5-year plan prioritizing neighborhood public schools
The plan's priorities and goals include reducing chronic absenteeism, increasing reading and math scores and reducing teacher vacancies. It also seeks to increase support and funding for neighborhood schools, where enrollment has declined.
Retention
New report and toolkit offer strategies for district leaders to address chronic absenteeism
Positive messaging and communication from teachers were found to be most effective when it comes to parent engagement.
Op-ed
Lessons for closing schools: Face the challenge, prioritize students, be honest
Center on Reinventing Public Education
A handful of proven, evidence-based guidelines to help minimize the pain and maximize the possibility that more kids will get a better education
Student Success
OKCPS superintendent, District Attorney Vicki Behenna team up to fight absenteeism
Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation
The focused plan, which included attendance advocates, incentives, regular monitoring and other strategies, has contributed to improvements in student attendance.
Student Success
Houston ISD holds phone bank event to improve retention and boost graduation rates
Sunrise Center volunteers reached out to students who have either dropped out or were not registered for the new school year, communicating what resources are available to help them continue to graduation.
Operations
When closing or consolidating schools, district leaders are finding ways to reduce conflict and boost morale
Clear communication, parental involvement, and reframing the conversation can help to reduce the pain of making these difficult decisions.
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