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Enrollment has shrunk by some 22,350 students since the storm hit, according to Puerto Rico's Department of Education. The loss of all those children is likely to accelerate efforts that were already underway to close schools—many of which were operating at less-than-full enrollment—for cost reasons. Read more>>
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ESSA changed how Title I and Title III work together to support English learners. This guide provides resources for successful implementation of new EL strategies. Read more>>
Thousands of students stand to benefit from a new California law that is aimed at enhancing the safety of schools located near agriculture fields. Now growers have a new set of regulations regarding pesticide use near K12 schools and licensed child day-care facilities. Read more>>
A pledge that no student should go hungry will be included in the upcoming State of the State Address, a signal that a localization of school nutrition sources is gaining strength. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he will push to double the state’s commitment to Farm to School programs. Read more>>
Some North Carolina school districts are rushing to take advantage of the ability to operate low-performing schools more like charter schools. The State Board of Education voted to allow eight schools to use the “restart model” as a way to improve school performance. Read more>>
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The Texas district will get a boost from a partnership with the Dallas-based Bush Institute to better recruit, train and retain its school principals. It is one of four school systems chosen nationally to be part of the institute's newly formed School Leadership District Cohort, a three-year program. Read more>>
Baltimore's public schools closed Thursday after parents and educators there complained students were enduring frigid classrooms with plumbing issues—conditions the local teachers union called "inhumane." Read more>>
With districts facing a shortage of bilingual teachers, paraprofessionals present a rich source of candidates. Read more>>
The question is being raised, at least in the Northeast, where a “bomb cyclone” is sending temperatures way below zero. There are no national or professional standards for temperatures that adults can consult when considering whether to keep students indoors. So school district officials have to make their decisions on a case-by-case basis. Read more>>
Tweaks are needed to the state’s ambitious new education-funding plan. The Legislature should make these improvements but resist temptation to make substantial changes before the plan is fully implemented. Read more>>
One story involves a court case that asks Supreme Court justices to consider whether forcing public employees to pay union dues violates their First Amendment rights. Others to keep an eye on in 2018 include reforming Puerto Rico's schools, New Orlean's next chapter and new standards for special education. Read more>>
District Administration Survey
States mandate PD for bus drivers, office staff, administrators and other non-instructional staff in area such as bullying prevention, opioid abuse and sexual harassment. DA wants to interview district leaders about best practices is managing these requirements. Please follow the link to connect with us. Read more>>
Knowles Teacher Initiative
The Knowles Teacher Initiative announced the launch of the Knowles Academy, a new arm of the organization that will provide support for teachers seeking to enhance the opportunities their students have to learn mathematics and science. Read more>>
The Bellrobot team launched their new modular interactive robotics learning kit for kids. The Mabot educational robotic system uses modular components to create robots and powered vehicles that can move, sense their surroundings and interact with the environment. Read more>>
Silver Lake/Weld North Education
Silver Lake has acquired a majority stake from KKR in Weld North Education, a digital education technology company focused on developing digital curriculum and tools for pre-K through 12th grade. Read more>>
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Superintendent of Schools Kimberly Smith, who has spent most of her professional career as an educator in the Massachusetts school district, announced that she will retire at the end of the school year. Read more>>
Andy Doell, currently the principal at Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls, has been named to lead Bloomfield Central School District. He replaces Superintendent Michael Midey, who is retiring after 10 years with the district. Read more>>
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