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Confronting America’s Chronic Absenteeism Crisis in Schools
Back-to-school offers the perfect opportunity for students, parents, and school leaders to reset and gain positive momentum for the year ahead....
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Time for New School Leadership: Embracing Change
With the new school year upon us, what will you as a leader do differently?During a presentation last month at the Google California Education...
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Addressing Driver Shortages: School Transportation Departments Seek Answers
Few images personify the dawning of a new school year like the sight of bright yellow buses gliding down local roadways. Behind the scenes, the pro...
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Reflecting on the 2017-2018 School Year: Key Stats to Remember
A new school year is upon us.Over the past few weeks, our editors have pored over important statistics from last school year--from issues like ...
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Learning Opportunities for Eighth Grade: Guidance for Parents, Teachers, Students
“Eighth Grade” is apparently not for eighth graders.Confused?The new independent film, written and directed by stand-up comedian Bo Burnha...
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Building a Community-Informed School Calendar: Being Right on Time
[caption id="attachment_23372" align="alignright" width="150"] Corey Ryan, chief communications officer, Leander ISD[/caption]Developing a scho...
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Report: Most American teachers feel undervalued in education.
One of the most significant education storylines of the 2017-2018 school year featured a series of statewide teacher protests that took place in Ar...
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LeBron James and the School of the Future: A Game-Changing Concept?
Lebron James sent shockwaves through NBA fandom last month when he decided to leave his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, for the Los Angeles...
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Schools Aren't Businesses, But Customer Service Matters
In 2002, Jamie Robert Vollmer wrote an Education Week article called A Blueberry Story, detailing his experience delivering a speech to encourage t...