Student Success: Page 4

Report: Districts continue to invest in summer learning

A new RAND/Wallace Foundation study looked at the prevalence and quality of summer learning programs being run by districts across the country.

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New research explores the rise of micro-credential programs in K-12, offers recommendations

The FutureEd report traces the rise of micro-credentialing in K-12, examines how it’s being used today, and explores whether it can live up to its promise of transforming the high school experience.

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School principals play a unique role in setting the tone for their schools. We should all pay attention

Community school leaders are key to improving our education system during these challenging times of funding loss and shifting federal mandates.

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Untangling who should take algebra — and when

A new study looks into the research about access, readiness and placement in Algebra I and offers recommendations for states and districts.

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Teletherapy can be even better than in-person counseling for students’ mental health

After shifting online during COVID-19, I was surprised that patients were more engaged and less shy than in person. Those benefits continue today.

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Five ways high-performing schools use data to help students succeed

53 school leaders agree that data is key in areas ranging from daily instruction and extra help to absenteeism and family engagement.

Recently retired superintendents offer advice for the next generation of district leaders

"You don't have to put out every fire." Experienced leaders stress the importance of clear communication, transparency, humility, and flexibility.

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Cleveland ends year-round schooling, citing no meaningful gains after 15 years

Other states and school districts are still using the strategy, which aims to stop the ‘summer slide.’

Israel Collazo, a student at Davis Aerospace and Maritime High School, one of a few Cleveland schools with a year-round schedule protests the district’s decision last month to end summer classes. (Rueben Bell)

Mental Health and Wellness

Layoffs and leakier pipelines: How Trump’s cuts to mental health grants are likely to affect schools

After Uvalde, school mental health grants had bipartisan support. But after the cuts, schools will likely have to lay off social workers and counselors, and college programs designed to train mental health providers may shut down.

A school social worker makes calls from her desk in California's Chula Vista Elementary School District. The district is served by the San Diego County Office of Education, which was among the education entities that lost federal funding to hire and train more mental health workers in schools. (Zaydee Sanchez for Chalkbeat)

Teacher appreciation can transform school culture

Teacher Appreciation Week: When teachers feel genuinely valued, it can have a ripple effect across an entire community. Here are some approaches to recognize your educators authentically.

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In a divided culture, we need a bipartisan approach to improving K-12 student achievement

Even in today's hyper-polarized environment, these six proven reforms have broad political support and could significantly improve the nation's schools.

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College and Career Readiness

Schools push career ed classes ‘for all,’ even kids heading to college

The Hechinger Report

As backlash to ‘college for all’ grows, a new ‘CTE for all’ model blossoms. Backers say it engages students and prepares them for the future, but others worry it comes at a cost

Upperclassmen in Fern Creek High School’s computer science pathway work on various group projects in early December. Credit: Javeria Salman/The Hechinger Report

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