Student Success: Page 11

School Climate and Culture

Confronting chronic absenteeism: NYC schools lean on data, tap peer-to-peer support

More educators have found themselves addressing issues that exist beyond the school’s environment, such as students’ access to health care, childcare, and transportation.

Athletics

Changes to Clark County School District facility use policy hit youth sports hard

A provision of the new rules for the Nevada district requires private leagues to front the cost of at least two school district police officers to provide security at every game on a CCSD field or court, for nearly $60 per hour, per officer.

Op-ed

How team-based teaching can support student learning and reduce teacher burnout

The leaders of 3 team-based teaching models talk about an alternative to the traditional one-classroom, one-teacher staffing plan.

School Climate and Culture

Combating chronic absenteeism, more districts are working to create a “culture of belonging”

Strengthening relationships, deepening connections, and listening to students are becoming strategic priorities.

Research

Report: Progress being made, but pandemic recovery still "slow and uneven" in K-12

The 2024 CRPE study focused on the ongoing impact of COVID-19 school closures on special student populations, and offers recommendations for district leaders and schools to close learning gaps.

Mental Health and Wellness

One New York district’s old-school approach to support kids’ well-being

As the youth mental health crisis continues, a Long Island district finds paths to support families through their most vulnerable moments.

Policy and Legislation

Nebraska Education Department awarded $55 million federal grant to improve student literacy

Award recipients must use funds to support evidence-based practices, strategies and interventions to address reading gaps.

Success Stories

Detroit Public Schools' early enrollment figures show promise

Chalkbeat Detroit

Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said during a school board meeting that 53,044 K-12 students are enrolled.

Strategic Planning

Facing enrollment declines, Birmingham City Schools announces new strategic plan that prioritizes "customer service"

Superintendent Mark Sullivan says this is a "pivotal" moment for the 20,000-student Alabama district. "We have to get this right."

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.

Research

Creating more equitable pathways in college and career counseling

A new study from EdTrust and All4Ed describes the elements of an ideal pathway system.

Strategic Planning

Poudre School District leaders outline progress being made in year one of new strategic plan

Superintendent Brian Kingsley praised staff of the Northern Colorado district for the efforts that led to literacy, mental health, and graduation rate improvements.

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