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Here’s what just replaced COVID as K-12 leaders’ top school safety concern
The number of administrators who said they would conduct daily health and symptom checks dropped by about half.
Why free lunch may no longer be the best way to measure student need
Free- and reduced-price lunch rates fail to reveal the deeper nuances of students' challenges.
The Division of Apprenticeship Standards Announces Webinar on Cybersecurity on April 21
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) announce a webinar on cybersecurity apprenticeship opportunities with international staffing company Robert Half on April 21 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ignoring Racism in Schools Actually Increases Prejudice
Teachers should push back against misguided laws with evidence on what works, writes Ross Wiener & Francesca López.
Cardona urges state, district momentum on teacher shortages
The education secretary is expected to call for increased teacher pay, more robust prep programs and more.
Students' Career Interests Are Changing. Here Is Why Our Teaching Must Change, Too
Where do we begin to make the transition to bridging the gap between traditional instruction and preparation for career opportunities in the social media world? In order to build a responsive curriculum, we must first become adept at the skills, knowledge, and alignment with our academic goals, writes Aisha Douglas.
Community college enrollment is down, but skilled-trades programs are booming
Since the pandemic began, more than a million students have held off from going to college, opting to work instead. Two-year public schools have been among the hardest hit — they're down about three-quarters of a million students. Skilled-trades programs are the exception.
New nationwide call to action aims to help solve teacher shortages
K-12 leaders are urged to work with higher ed to create residency programs where student-teachers work as substitutes, paraprofessionals and tutors.
Biden’s 2023 budget includes $11.9 billion boost for education
President's budget request includes a $1 billion in funding for school counselors and mental health professionals.