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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.

June 28, 2022 | District Administration
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.

June 27, 2022 | District Administration
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.

June 21, 2022 | District Administration
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.

June 15, 2022 | District Administration
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.

June 14, 2022 | District Administration
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.

June 14, 2022 | District Administration
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.