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Research

Study: Districts taking many different approaches to chronic absenteeism, with varying results

One-quarter of school systems surveyed reported that none of the approaches they have tried to reduce chronic absenteeism have been particularly effective.

Mental Health and Wellness

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Here are recommendations and free resources for K-12 leaders

Any educator or district employee who interacts with students can play an important role in keeping them safe.

Leadership

Center on Reinventing Public Education awards $1 million grant to three innovative school districts

The CRPE, in partnership with the Walton Family Foundation, provides the funding to pilot and refine bold ideas for lasting systemic change in public schools.

Math

Why this Texas district plans to enroll all eighth graders into Algebra 1

El Paso Matters

El Paso plans to go beyond the state's requirements, hoping to give more students the opportunity to take calculus in high school.

Athletics

Idaho school district tracks air quality as student-athletes return during fire season

Athletic Business

West Ada School District officials say they have clear plans in place should the air quality deteriorate due to smoke from seasonal wildfires in the area.

Policy and Legislation

Schools updating policies to address post-pandemic student misbehavior

South Bend School District looks for community buy-in as leaders look to revise the Code of Conduct

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

Oklahoma City Public Schools seeing results on plan to get kids back in the classroom

Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation

A focus on community and incentives was critical to making progress, according to the president and CEO of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation.

Technology

2024 report finds AI, personalized learning, data, and community engagement are top priorities for K-12 educators

The latest annual PowerSchool Education Focus Report drew from a survey and interviews with over 1,600 educators about trends and challenges in education.

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.

Teaching and Learning

Kyrene School District reports modest gains made in first year of strategic plan, and outlines goals for year two

Superintendent Laura Toenjes says the Arizona district is starting strong in its five-year plan.

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