/district-strategies District Strategies en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:36:47 GMT /events/webinar/scaling-tutoring-through-federal-work-study-partnerships Want to scale tutoring without overwhelming teachers? Join us for a webinar on using Federal Work-Study (FWS) to connect college students with school-age children. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:36:47 GMT /events/webinar/scaling-tutoring-through-federal-work-study-partnerships /teaching-learning/2-districts-overhauled-how-they-teach-english-learners-heres-how/2024/10 They offer a case study in adopting an integrated, collaborative model that's a departure from teaching English learners in small groups. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:49:19 GMT /teaching-learning/2-districts-overhauled-how-they-teach-english-learners-heres-how/2024/10 /leadership/opinion-we-started-running-our-school-district-like-a-business-heres-what-happened/2024/09 In education, we are focused on students, not widgets. Still, there are lessons to learn from a business mindset. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:09:43 GMT /leadership/opinion-we-started-running-our-school-district-like-a-business-heres-what-happened/2024/09 /leadership/public-schools-launch-marketing-campaigns-to-compete-with-school-choice/2024/08 “It signals that public schools want to be the schools of choice in a choice environment," says one researcher. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:36:59 GMT /leadership/public-schools-launch-marketing-campaigns-to-compete-with-school-choice/2024/08 /events/webinar/getting-students-back-to-school-and-re-engaged-what-districts-can-do Dive into districtwide strategies that are moving the needle on the persistent problem of chronic absenteeism and sluggish student engagement. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:55:01 GMT /events/webinar/getting-students-back-to-school-and-re-engaged-what-districts-can-do /leadership/why-this-district-established-its-own-police-department/2024/08 Police departments nationwide are struggling to recruit officers. That makes it difficult for districts to find school resource officers. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:03:31 GMT /leadership/why-this-district-established-its-own-police-department/2024/08 /teaching-learning/how-a-district-used-the-biliteracy-seal-to-expand-language-instruction/2024/07 The St. Paul public schools in Minnesota has seen success in its Karen language program. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:18:09 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-district-used-the-biliteracy-seal-to-expand-language-instruction/2024/07 /teaching-learning/video-how-a-state-seal-of-biliteracy-inspired-this-district-to-teach-a-new-language/2024/07 Minnesota's seal of biliteracy program has resulted in one district creating a Karen language program and assessment. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:51:00 GMT /teaching-learning/video-how-a-state-seal-of-biliteracy-inspired-this-district-to-teach-a-new-language/2024/07 /leadership/he-helps-schools-forecast-their-enrollment-its-become-tougher-than-ever/2024/07 Projecting school enrollments used to be a more straightforward undertaking. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:23:34 GMT /leadership/he-helps-schools-forecast-their-enrollment-its-become-tougher-than-ever/2024/07 /leadership/the-influential-allies-these-schools-are-enlisting-to-boost-attendance/2024/07 A newly formed group of school districts will rely on the help of their communities to craft absence-fighting strategies. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:12:24 GMT /leadership/the-influential-allies-these-schools-are-enlisting-to-boost-attendance/2024/07 /leadership/video-this-district-was-struggling-to-find-teachers-so-it-started-recruiting-abroad/2024/07 By recruiting international teachers, this Texas district was able to address some of the staffing needs in their growing district. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:52:12 GMT /leadership/video-this-district-was-struggling-to-find-teachers-so-it-started-recruiting-abroad/2024/07 /technology/what-districts-can-do-with-all-those-old-chromebooks/2024/07 The Chromebooks and tablets districts bought en masse early in the pandemic are approaching the end of their useful lives. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:30:00 GMT /technology/what-districts-can-do-with-all-those-old-chromebooks/2024/07 /leadership/why-some-districts-rejected-cash-to-buy-electric-buses-and-others-want-more/2024/07 A handful of federal programs have been key to accelerating the adoption of electric school buses. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:58:50 GMT /leadership/why-some-districts-rejected-cash-to-buy-electric-buses-and-others-want-more/2024/07 /leadership/how-video-games-can-combat-chronic-absenteeism-yes-really/2024/07 In one district, middle school esports clubs are helping to boost attendance and student engagement. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:30:20 GMT /leadership/how-video-games-can-combat-chronic-absenteeism-yes-really/2024/07 /leadership/teacher-layoffs-on-the-horizon-as-esser-expires-districts-face-tough-calls/2024/06 The Great Recession offers some insight into how staff reductions might play out as ESSER funds expire. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:19:55 GMT /leadership/teacher-layoffs-on-the-horizon-as-esser-expires-districts-face-tough-calls/2024/06 /leadership/opinion-enrollment-down-achievement-lackluster-should-this-school-close/2024/06 An equity researcher describes how coming district-reorganization decisions can help preserve Black communities in central cities. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:50:08 GMT /leadership/opinion-enrollment-down-achievement-lackluster-should-this-school-close/2024/06 /leadership/the-complicated-fight-over-four-day-school-weeks/2024/05 Missouri lawmakers want to encourage large districts to maintain five-day weeks—even as four-day weeks grow more popular. Tue, 21 May 2024 19:56:40 GMT /leadership/the-complicated-fight-over-four-day-school-weeks/2024/05 /leadership/how-to-build-voter-support-for-school-bonds-5-tips/2024/05 A ‘steady drumbeat of communication’ with lots of detailed information go a long way, district leaders say. Thu, 09 May 2024 18:11:09 GMT /leadership/how-to-build-voter-support-for-school-bonds-5-tips/2024/05 /leadership/opinion-8-steps-to-revolutionize-education/2024/05 Artificial intelligence is just one of the ways that educators can create a system "breakthrough," explains Michael Fullan. Wed, 08 May 2024 12:16:50 GMT /leadership/opinion-8-steps-to-revolutionize-education/2024/05 /leadership/passing-school-bonds-is-hard-advice-from-3-superintendents-who-did-it/2024/04 ‘Educating instead of campaigning’ in an era when district leaders are under a political microscope. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:13:02 GMT /leadership/passing-school-bonds-is-hard-advice-from-3-superintendents-who-did-it/2024/04 /technology/6-ways-schools-are-managing-students-cellphone-use/2024/04 69´«Ã½' cellphone use has been a major source of headaches for teachers and principals. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:57:25 GMT /technology/6-ways-schools-are-managing-students-cellphone-use/2024/04 /leadership/what-districts-with-the-worst-attendance-have-in-common/2024/04 Districts often lack a systemic approach to coping with the spike in chronic attendance problems, a Michigan study suggests. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:13:02 GMT /leadership/what-districts-with-the-worst-attendance-have-in-common/2024/04 /leadership/turning-family-engagement-into-better-schools 69´«Ã½ that are enlisting parents as partners in their children's education are building trust and seeing positive results. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/turning-family-engagement-into-better-schools /leadership/opinion-why-schools-struggle-with-implementation-and-how-they-can-do-better/2024/04 Improvement efforts often sputter when the rubber hits the road. But do they have to? Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-why-schools-struggle-with-implementation-and-how-they-can-do-better/2024/04 /leadership/4-case-studies-schools-use-connections-to-give-every-student-a-reason-to-attend/2024/04 69´«Ã½ turn to the principles of connectedness to guide their work on attendance and engagement. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT /leadership/4-case-studies-schools-use-connections-to-give-every-student-a-reason-to-attend/2024/04 /sponsor/paper/insights-from-the-15-superintendents-shaping-the-future The 2023-2024 school year represents a critical inflection point for K-12 education in the United States. With the expiration of ESSER funds on the horizon and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching and learning processes, educators and administrators face a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT /sponsor/paper/insights-from-the-15-superintendents-shaping-the-future /leadership/3-tips-to-help-districts-navigate-educator-layoffs/2024/03 Keep cuts in line with the district's overarching goals, an expert advises. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:28:39 GMT /leadership/3-tips-to-help-districts-navigate-educator-layoffs/2024/03 /leadership/teacher-layoffs-are-mounting-how-districts-can-soften-the-blow/2024/03 Layoffs are coming in districts large and small. Here's how district leaders can handle them. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:14:33 GMT /leadership/teacher-layoffs-are-mounting-how-districts-can-soften-the-blow/2024/03 /teaching-learning/the-5-burning-questions-for-districts-on-grading-reforms/2024/03 As districts rethink grading policies, they consider the purpose of grades and how to make them more reliable measures of learning. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:37:08 GMT /teaching-learning/the-5-burning-questions-for-districts-on-grading-reforms/2024/03