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Superintendents turn to new strategies to curb chronic absenteeism

Micah Ward -
One New York district has improved chronic absenteeism by nearly 20% in two years. The superintendent is witnessing strong academic gains as a result.
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Recovery from learning loss remains wildly uneven

Micah Ward -
Severity of declines varies by subject, according to new report that offers guidance in helping students catch up.
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Absenteeism: How schools are competing for students’ time

Micah Ward -
Leaders are turning to dance parties, TikTok trends and monthly competitions to get students back in the classroom.
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The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

What the top 25 districts reveal about student enrollment

Micah Ward -
Only 3 districts gained students over the last five years, new research shows. However, things are starting to turn around.
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Why you’d want to replicate this district’s approach to CTE

Micah Ward -
Students have access to more than 60 courses, landing them collegiate internships most college students don't obtain until their senior year, officials say.
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Principals are warning of the new impacts of ICE raids

Micah Ward -
Immigration enforcement is taking a toll on attendance and student well-being, according to hundreds of principals. Here's what new research says about the issue.
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The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

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Dual enrollment is among top reasons for college completion rates

Alcino Donadel -
Over half of all students who enrolled in college in the fall of 2019 with dual enrollment earned a credential within four years.
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How AI will create new K12 opportunities in 2026

Micah Ward -
In 2026, we'll see everything from increased superintendent vacancies to new, innovative student support strategies.
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How one superintendent is retaining her top teachers

Michelle Centamore -
Midland ISD's Opportunity Culture allows Dr. Stephanie Howard to extend the reach of highly effective teachers and embed coaching within small, empowered teams.
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Media center milestone: Future Ready Librarians Framework 3.0 is here

Shannon McClintock Miller -
The updated Future Ready Librarians Framework 3.0 reflects the expanding role of librarians as education leaders inpreparing students for life, learning and work.
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Introducing a CTE program students really want to join

Micah Ward -
The Ogden School District is setting students up for employment within months after graduation. Here's how.
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How these 3 states are fighting chronic absenteeism

Micah Ward -
Nationwide, chronic absenteeism sits at about 23%. These states can serve as models for superintendents tasked with boosting attendance.
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Why networking has become more valuable than a college degree

Micah Ward -
One-third of 2025 college graduates are unemployed and actively seeking work. Here's how college leaders can help.
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A superintendent who sees himself as the ‘shepherd’ of his flock

Micah Ward -
La Porte ISD Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson lives by one leadership philosophy: Put the needs of others first.
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Povertynot incomeis the most important factor in determining college success

Alcino Donadel -
Only low-poverty high schools produced graduating classes in which more than half of students earned a postsecondary degree within six years, says research..
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Superintendents and teachers can’t agree on this one issue

Micah Ward -
What's the best way to measure student engagement? It depends on who you're asking, new research confirms.
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A simple way colleges in 3 states invite more high schoolers

Alcino Donadel -
Alabama, Illinois and Tennessee are now offering acceptance lettersand even scholarshipswith just the click of a button.
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Colleges must show they don’t consider race in admissions

Micah Ward -
Colleges and universities must provide admissions data to show they are prioritizing test scores and academic achievements.
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What Gen Z needs to know about non-college pathways

Matt Zalaznick -
Gen Z students feel well-informed about four-year degrees and post-high school workforce options but know less about other non-college pathways, a new survey finds.
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More federal investigations pile up against school districts

Micah Ward -
The Department of Education has launched investigations of several school districts and state education departments. Each case shines a light on what exactly the federal agency is looking for and how you can avoid conflict.
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Countering the big impact of poor mental health on academics

Micah Ward -
Student mental health results in several negative outcomes, including disruption in classrooms, exhausting budgets and stretching school leaders to their breaking point, a new survey suggests.
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11 reasons students aren’t applying to college

Micah Ward -
College is either far too expensive, too far from home or too "elitist," a new survey suggests. Here are eight more reasons students aren't applying to college.
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Students grade their schools a B for these reasons

Micah Ward -
Students gave their schools better grades for overall quality and their relationship with teachers, according to new research.
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Here is why and when students lost interest in math

Matt Zalaznick -
Students develop identities as "math people" during elementary school, suggesting that teachers at that level "have a large role in cultivating positive math attitudes," according to a new survey.
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The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

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4 ways states can better address chronic absenteeism

Micah Ward -
More states are publishing chronic absenteeism data than ever before. Here's how their reporting can improve so schools can take action even quicker.
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Can colleges overcome cuts to two big access programs?

Alcino Donadel -
President Donald Trump's push to eliminate TRIO and GEAR UP funding is forcing schools enrolling high proportions of low-income and marginalized students to quickly re-allocate resources.
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4 big reasons micro-credentials are off to a slow start

Micah Ward -
Interest in micro-credentials is high in K12 as leaders look for fresh ways to prepare students for post-graduation success.
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Chicago Public Schools’ ‘Black Student Success Plan’ is under investigation

Matt Zalaznick -
Education Department launches an investigation into an allegation that Chicago Public Schools' remedial program discriminates against students of other races.
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What will happen to districts that defy Trump’s DEI order?

Matt Zalaznick -
A growing number of states say they are removing DEI from their schools even as some leaders refuse to comply.
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Maine at risk of losing its federal K12 funding

Matt Zalaznick -
U.S. Department of Education is on the verge of defunding Maine's schools over what the agency says are Title IX violations involving transgender athletes.
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Feds launch new team to investigate transgender athletes

Matt Zalaznick -
Launch of the "Title IX Special Investigations Team" comes one day after the Trump administration threatened to withhold Title I funding over DEI programs.
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Schools must now prove anti-discrimination compliance to preserve funding

Micah Ward -
As of this week, K12 school districts must certify their adherence to Title VI or risk a loss of federal assistance, according to the Department of Education.
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Summer literacy: An important way to close learning gaps

Jamil Odom -
Structured summer literacy programs using familiar resources help students avoid the summer slide and start the school year strong.
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The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

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This new FAQ answers your questions about DEI guidance

Micah Ward -
A new resource answers leaders' questions about Education Department's new laws prohibiting DEI programming.
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How schools areand are notrevamping DEI programs

Micah Ward -
Both K12 and higher ed are scrambling to define their policy in response to the Trump 91心頭istration's order to end all DEI programming.
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