Operations

Policy and Legislation

Billions in federal education funding unfrozen by Trump administration

The delayed money includes funding for services related to English learners, migrant students, teacher training, enrichment and afterschool programs, and adult education.

The nearly $7 billion that the Trump administration agreed to release after a weekslong freeze supported English learners and after-school programs, among other things. (Reema Amin / Chalkbeat)

How a unified communications platform boosted our district's reach to 98% of families

We needed a solution that could streamline communication, automatically support multilingual families, and empower every staff member to reach parents with ease.

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Teaching and Learning

How to strengthen your PBL plan amid teacher turnover and workforce shifts

Focusing on clarity, support, and talent maximization can turn workforce instability into meaningful, forward-thinking leadership moves that will ultimately impact your culture—and your students—for the better.

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K-12 leaders face an uncertain future. Here’s how to navigate in a time of chaos

Communicate clearly, stay true to your mission, and find resources that can provide more flexibility.

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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.

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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.

A Next Education Workforce (NEW) site visit. Courtesy of the Mary Lou Fulton College.

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.

Kindergarteners play during center time at Westmoor Elementary in Scottsbluff, Neb. Teachers at the school spend time planning together to make sure they are all taking ownership and supporting students with disabilities. Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report

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.

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho speaks with the parent of an absent student during an at-home visit May 21st, as part of the district's efforts to curb chronic absenteeism. (Jacob Matthews)

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.

Over the last 15 years, the proportion of Missouri schools and districts operating on a four-day week has exploded, now enrolling 12 percent of all K-12 students in the state. (CALDER)

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.

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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

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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

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