Communications

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School & District Management 5 Mistakes Schools Make When Building SEL Programs
Experts weigh in on how to avoid parental and community backlash against social-emotional learning initiatives.
Arianna Prothero, November 27, 2023
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School & District Management Opinion When Should School Leaders Address Controversies Like the Israel-Hamas War?
We need places committed to cultivating discussion, promoting understanding, and helping sort fact from fiction. Schools can provide that.
Rick Hess, November 13, 2023
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10 min read
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School & District Management 3 Steps to Drive Down Chronic Absenteeism
A consultant emphasizes that students and families need to feel a connection with school.
Caitlynn Peetz, October 16, 2023
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8 min read
Crossing guard Pamela Lane waves at a school bus passing her intersection as she crosses students going to Bluford Elementary School on Sept. 5, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Crossing guard Pamela Lane waves at a school bus passing her intersection near Bluford Elementary School on Sept. 5, 2023, in Philadelphia.
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School & District Management What's Stopping Later School Start Times That Support Teen Sleep? Bus Schedules, for One
See practical strategies for districts looking to move start times to accommodate teen sleep schedules.
Elizabeth Heubeck, September 28, 2023
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5 min read
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Families & the Community District Leaders Are Walking a Fine Line on Cellphone Policies. What That Looks Like
Administrators point to strategic ways to design student cellphone policies that parents won't oppose.
Elizabeth Heubeck, September 25, 2023
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5 min read
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School & District Management AI Could Save School Districts Time and Money—If They Use It Correctly
Technology experts believe artificial intelligence tools could help districts on everything from facilities to recruitment.
Mark Lieberman, August 10, 2023
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7 min read
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, center, joins student performers on stage after delivering his Opening of Schools Address at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on Aug. 4, 2023.
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, center, joins student performers on stage after delivering his Opening of Schools Address at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on Aug. 4, 2023.
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School & District Management AI Chatbot 'Ed' Will Be L.A. Unified's Newest Student Adviser, Superintendent Says
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho also repeated his pledge to bring about full academic recovery from the pandemic within two years.
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, August 7, 2023
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Students at Wayzata High School in Minnesota serve meals to their peers on June 6, 2023, as part of a program the school started that employs students to offset staffing shortages.
Students at Wayzata High School in Minnesota serve meals to their peers on June 6, 2023, as part of a program the school started that employs students to offset staffing shortages.
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Recruitment & Retention Q&A This High School Couldn't Fill Key Jobs, So It Turned to Students
Schools have struggled to fill key support staff jobs since reopening from pandemic shutdowns. This high school recruited its students.
Caitlynn Peetz, July 28, 2023
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8 min read
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Families & the Community Social Media Is Always Changing. Here's How Districts Can Best Communicate With Families
A communication consultant recommends that school districts pick their platforms and be consistent about using them.
Caitlynn Peetz, July 20, 2023
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4 min read
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Classroom Technology What Podcasts Did for Student Engagement in These Schools
Educators say the biggest benefit of podcasts in the classroom is that they help students find their voice.
Arianna Prothero, July 10, 2023
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6 min read
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School Climate & Safety Small Ways Leaders Can Build Schools Where Everyone Feels Like They Belong
Principals can take small steps to ensure students and staff feel like they belong.
Denisa R. Superville, June 26, 2023
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5 min read
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Families & the Community Opinion How AI and Other Tech Tools Might be Used to Strengthen Family-School Partnerships
Too often, investing in building parent relationships is seen as a frill and not central to student learning.
Rick Hess, June 15, 2023
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7 min read
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Student Well-Being Addressing SEL Skepticism: Tips From Education Leaders for Getting Parents on Board
5 ideas for addressing confusion, disinformation, and questions.
Arianna Prothero, June 7, 2023
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6 min read
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