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Cardona: Tomorrow's problems can't be solved with yesterday's designs
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said education leaders must consider organizational innovation at the central office and school level, alongside programmatic innovation, during a fireside chat with AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech at the School Superintendents Association’s annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
Ed Dept urges states to rethink assessment delivery, communication
The U.S. Department of Education urged states on Tuesday to develop assessment systems that use multiple measures of academic achievement and follow a competency-based model.
Mental health curriculum mandates seek to destigmatize getting help
California is the latest to add a mental health curriculum requirement in K-12 to help address the ongoing youth mental health crisis.
Pandemic spurs state investment in community school model
The pandemic has led to increased interest from districts in community schools, a model that uses public schools to connect families with community resources and care for the “whole child,” according to education organization leaders.
Decade of data highlights SEL best practices from 20 districts
Collaborating Districts Initiative participants found ways to expand and sustain social emotional learning amid leadership and budget changes — and improve student outcomes.
With all 50 states' ARP plans approved, Ed Dept to release remaining $41B
After a lengthy submission and approval process, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have now had their American Rescue Plan spending proposals approved, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
K-12 to career pathways data can inform practices for current students
Insights into school system initiatives that contributed to postsecondary success for former students could help inform decision-makers of practices to support current students, according to recommendations from the Data Quality Campaign and Chiefs for Change.
Coding and barbering event aims to broaden Black student participation in computer science
Students in South Carolina are learning a unique approach to barbering by coding hair designs in their barbershop class.
High school counselors navigate SEL, college applications amid youth mental health crisis
With mental health challenges compounded by the pandemic, school counselors are working to ease the pressure of the college application process.