A State Said Districts Had to Report Spending on DEI. Some Defied the Mandate
Some of Oklahoma’s largest school districts resisted a directive to detail their spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
The One Question You Shouldn’t Wait Until an Exit Interview to Ask Teachers (Opinion)
The right feedback is like gold when it comes to retaining staff and building a healthy school culture.
July Update; Howard County Faces Scrutiny Over Transportation and PG County Increases Security
A quick review of Howard County’s transportation woes, including awarding a contract to a California Company that advertises as “green” and has a lot full of diesel busses. Also PG County’s decision to beef up security at their high schools and some middle schools.
Social Media Is Always Changing. Here’s How Districts Can Best Communicate With Families
A communication consultant recommends that school districts pick their platforms and be consistent about using them.
We Know About Summer Learning Loss for Kids, but Let’s Talk About Teachers…
Studies show teachers take 75 times as long to send an email the first week of school.
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Florida Board of Education Restricts Bathroom Access and Pronoun Use for Trans Students
Florida’s state board of education passed rules banning bathroom access and pronoun use for trans and nonbinary students and teachers.
Latino Teachers Share How Their Communities Can Reshape Education — If Given the Chance
This is the second in a three-part series of conversations with Latino educators and edtech experts. Read the first part here.As Latino children make …
Schools Can Expect Major Disruptions If UPS Workers Strike
Shipments would be delayed, costs might rise, and the start of the school year could be chaotic.
10 Best Graphing Calculators for the 2023-2024 School Year
Stay ahead of the curve.
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Does Parent Involvement Really Help Students? Here’s What the Research Says
Parent involvement can lead to improved student outcomes, research shows, but some forms are more helpful than others.