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Denying education to immigrant children is morally wrong — and practically dumb
These are tough times for parents and caregivers. To raise a child in 2024 is to live with a heightened awareness of school’s social, emotional, and academic value to children’s short- and long-term well-being. As the United States continues to wrestle with the aftermath of pandemic-wrecked school years, as we struggle to respond with something resembling a coherent agenda for improving public education, the...
By Conor Williams and Alejandra Vázquez Baur | April 18, 2024
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AI can fine-tune teaching with quicker, more frequent & more affordable feedback
It seems counterintuitive to think that artificial intelligence can help teachers reach children in the classroom more effectively. After all, what could be more distinctively human than lighting that flame of learning inside a child’s mind? And who better to coach a teacher on what works than another human? The short answer is no one....
By David Adams and Lynette Guastaferro | April 10, 2024
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Teacher’s view: Why universal screening for reading difficulties without the science of reading is futile
I remember the sting like it was yesterday; the moment a school psychologist sat across from me during my daughter’s IEP, looked me straight in the eye, and said, “Mrs. O’Leary, you might as well accept the fact that your daughter will never be a rocket scientist.” As I sat motionless and fearful, she pointed...
By Darla O'Leary | April 9, 2024
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5 ways parents can reinforce their children’s reading skills at home
Every March since 1998, the National Education Association has used its Read Across America initiative to promote literacy and encourage a love of reading among children. It’s a wonderful program that features guest readers, book scavenger hunts and character dress-up days to bring stories to life. Amid the celebration and fanfare, though, the nation must...
By Rebecca Brownell and Tiffany Jones | April 2, 2024
Schools After COVID: 6 Ways For Districts to Better Engage Parents Amid Concerns About COVID Learning Loss
74 Interview: Why Social Media is Being Blamed for the Youth Suicide Crisis
Thousands of Schools at Risk of Closing Due to Enrollment Loss
Free New AI Tool to Help Americans Search and Compare Student Test Scores Across All 50 States
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Opinion: Americans have yet to accept COVID’s tragedy — and are taking it out on schools
In my District of Columbia neighborhood, everything pretty much ground to a halt on Friday, March 13, 2020. My kid won the school’s bilingual spelling bee in a crowded auditorium buzzing with speculation that the school probably wasn’t reopening next week. Hours later, an announcement from administrators confirmed it: our pandemic had begun. By March...
By Conor Williams | March 22, 2024
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How high-quality leadership pipeline promotes home-grown talent in California
Well-prepared, well-supported school and district leaders can make incredible differences in student success. Schools and districts need capable administrators for both the challenges they face today and what lies ahead tomorrow. High-quality leadership pipeline programs can supply exactly these kinds of professionals. In California’s Long Beach Unified School District, that fact is being proven every...
By Jill Baker and Julia Rafal-Baer | March 11, 2024
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Leader’s view: Black History Month requires action, not just celebration
Black History Month. It’s easy to celebrate, but harder to take action that demonstrates your commitment to who and what you celebrate. Two years ago the Los Angeles Unified School Board demonstrated its commitment to Black students, educators and families by passing the Black Student Excellence Through Educator Diversity, Preparation, and Retention Resolution. The resolution...
By Dr. Laura McGowan-Robinson | February 29, 2024
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Beyond February: Building Black futures all year, not just for ‘History’ month
As the leader of a majority-Black school in the heart of Brooklyn, I raise my hand in enthusiastic support of Black History Month. It’s a vital platform to reflect on the phenomenal contributions of Black individuals throughout history, igniting conversations and inspiring future generations. Yet, while February provides a powerful spotlight, it shouldn’t be the...
By Garland Thomas-David | February 29, 2024
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This National CTE Month, celebrating multiple pathways to student success
February is National Career and Technical Education Month, an opportunity to consider how CTE helps young people flourish and reach their potential. Two facts should guide this reflection. First, the K-12 college-for-all model of recent decades does not serve the aspirations and needs of all young people. Second, Americans want opportunity pluralism, believing that many...
By Bruno Manno | February 28, 2024
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Williams: Job requirement exhausting today’s parents? Pretending life is normal
At first blush, it was just another Friday evening iPhone ding — probably another notification from our school about new construction requiring changes to the pickup protocols or something about school photos. Nothing urgent to see here. But as I shuffled our preschooler upstairs, there was another, and then another, until it formed a steady...
By Conor Williams | February 5, 2024