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ESSER’s End Could Lead Districts to Cut Administrators. 6 Key Questions to Consider First
Districts should be strategic with cuts to administrative positions, experts say, even with the coming end of federal COVID-relief aid.
AI Chatbot ‘Ed’ Will Be L.A. Unified’s Newest Student Adviser, Superintendent Says
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho also repeated his pledge to bring about full academic recovery from the pandemic within two years.
Kindergarteners Haven’t Returned. Here’s How That May Prolong Academic Recovery
A third of schools’ recent enrollment drop can’t be explained by an aging population or switches to nonpublic schooling, a new paper finds.
Keeping Principals on the Job: These Numbers Show How
Here are some statistics that point to which principals stick around and why.
Polluted Skies and High Heat Expose School Facility Issues, Threaten Students’ Health
Growing threats from climate change place a heavy burden on schools.
One of the Country’s Largest Districts Is Turning School Libraries Into Discipline Rooms
The Houston school district’s decision to shut down libraries in 28 schools reflects a growing trend, according to advocates.
Money Matters. Leadership Matters More. What Educators Must Do Now (Opinion)
Now is the time to double-down on what we know works rather than chase silver bullets and brass rings, writes a former superintendent.
Got AC? How Schools Are Coping With Record-Breaking Temperatures
No AC, sweating at bus stops, and sizzling playground equipment are among schools’ concerns.
What New Data Show About Principal Turnover
Principal attrition increased during the COVID-19 crisis—but it’s not a drastic departure from past trends.
Could Principal Apprenticeships Expand the Pipeline of School Leaders?
Principal is now an approved occupation for federal apprenticeships, clearing the way for more grow-your-own programs.