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The Department of Education launches new plan to combat K-12 learning loss
In response to President Biden's call to action to combat learning loss, the DOE plans to recruit 250,000 tutors and mentors to support students' academic achievement and mental health.
Quelling the quit: A Look at 2 New Strategies for Uplifting Teachers
Now more than ever, teachers have been struggling in unimaginable ways: financially, mentally, and creatively. Bellwood School District 88 launched an initiative for teachers to earn micro-credentials in blended learning and find new ways for them to improve and stay engaged.
Turnover Tracker: A Lot of Superintendents Are on the Move This Summer
Staff shortages and teacher burnout has been increasing exponentially since the pandemic. District Administration has been compiling a state-by-state list of recent hires, resignations and vacancies.
What the latest test results from 3 states say about academic acceleration
Scores show administrators that tutoring and other strategies have the potential to accelerate learning.
11 reasons why stressed out teachers and principals are still showing up for work
Nearly half of teachers say supporting students’ academic achievement is the top source of tension.
Here’s what school districts can do to address K-12 enrollment declines
Districts must take action with a three-pronged approach by identifying ways to improve service delivery, understanding where to cut operating costs, and engaging stakeholders regularly.
Teachers are the most burned-out professionals in the U.S., Gallup poll finds
The burnout gap between K-12 educators and the rest of the American workforce is growing, research shows.
Feds lay out 5-point plan to help districts find more teachers
The Biden administration intends to partner with districts to expand teachers' residencies, access to curricular materials and mental health supports for students.
4 strategies for effective intervention to accelerate learning this summer
Dr. Tim Hudson shares four strategies for accelerating summer learning: inspire thinking, monitor progress, prioritize SEL, and make screen time matter.