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Research

Research: Black students disciplined more often in K-12 schools

A new report finds significant racial disparities in how disciplinary practices are applied across the country, and offers recommendations for district leaders to build healthier and more equitable cultures.

School Climate and Culture

Language diversity is an asset. Embracing it can help all learners succeed

Five best practices for managing—and celebrating—cultural and linguistic diversity in ways that enhance learning.

Student Success

Resource Page: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism

These free resources from a variety of organizations are intended to help district leaders tackle this complex issue, including toolkits, policy recommendations, outreach and communications strategies, and more.

Op-ed

What happens when public school districts embrace hybrid schools?

With a fifth of its school-age children engaged in homeschooling, one Tennessee district found a way to connect them to the public system.

Operations

At revamped middle schools, Indianapolis Public Schools loses some families but brings opportunity to others

The district's massive reorganization plan, Building Stronger, is a broad attempt to bring stronger enrichment and academic programs to more students while also grappling with enrollment declines and competition.

Student Achievement and Assessment

Survey: For most parents, grades have lost ground as measure of student progress

Due to factors like grade inflation, parents are putting more stock in communication with teachers to gauge kids’ performance.

Op-ed

Revitalizing STEM in an age of accountability and testing

A new research report highlights the importance of exposing all students to STEM concepts, but too often, the curriculum has been narrowed to focus on test prep.

Recruitment, Hiring, Onboarding, and Retention

Nation’s first school counselor residency launches in rural California

The partnership between Fresno Pacific University and six area school districts is intended to build a pipeline of school counselors and address significant shortages.

College and Career Readiness

How K12 leaders are modernizing career and technical education

Updated CTE programs emphasize soft skills, adaptability, and interdisciplinary learning in addition to job training.

Research

Research points to COVID’s ‘long tail’ on school graduation rates

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Matriculation rates have declined in 26 states, but the full impact of the pandemic’s disruption might not be known for years.

School Climate and Culture

Salt Lake City School District launches “Dignity Initiative” to reduce divisiveness and improve school culture

At a Unity Summit, Superintendent Elizabeth Grant said the campaign is focused on teaching students how to disagree while maintaining dignity and respect for others.

Policy and Legislation

Study finds Boston’s busing program has had a significant educational impact

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Since 1966, METCO has brought students from Boston to schools in nearby suburbs. Recent research finds that it improved student test scores, attendance, college graduation rates, and lifetime earnings.

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