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As someone who鈥檚 been deeply involved in the fight to reduce chronic absenteeism in the Clark County School District () in Nevada, I鈥檓 pleased to share how our whole-community approach is bringing students back to the classroom and improving school culture. Chronic absenteeism has plagued schools across the nation, so this challenge isn鈥檛 unique to our district鈥攚hich serves a diverse and growing student population in Las Vegas and its surrounding communities鈥攂ut we are using some unique tools to address it. As a result we鈥檙e seeing a shift: our district has reduced chronic absenteeism by an estimated 9% in just one academic year.
Student Well-Being
What This School Used as the Main Ingredient for a Positive Climate
When systemic and fully integrated, the practice has the power to reduce bad behavior and boost teacher morale, experts say.
Student Well-Being
From Our Research Center
Social Media Is Hurting Social-Emotional Skills. How 4 School Districts Are Fighting Back
A majority of educators believe social media negatively impacts students鈥� social-emotional skills, an EdWeek Research Center survey found.
Education Funding
Using AI to Guide School Funding: 4 Takeaways
One state is using AI to help guide school funding decisions. Will others follow?
Assessment
As They Revamp Grading, Districts Try to Improve Consistency, Prevent Inflation
Districts have embraced bold changes to make grading systems more consistent, but some say they've inflated grades and sent mixed signals.
Education Funding
A State Uses AI to Determine School Funding. Is This the Future or a Cautionary Tale?
Nevada reworked its funding formula hoping to target extra aid to students most in need. What happened could hold lessons for other states.
Student Well-Being
Video
How This Public School Serves 69传媒 Recovering From Addiction
Here鈥檚 how this public high school provides support for students recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
States
An Inside Look at 1 State's Journey to Transform Its School System
Progress has been slow and uneven, but virtually all states have made some move to adopt competency-based learning.
Equity & Diversity
Video
A Native Community Revitalized a Language. Here鈥檚 How a School District Carries It On
Native students' well-being and grad rates improve when they're exposed to their cultural languages. How one district is making that happen.
School & District Management
Goats at School? More Than 150 Animals Live on This Elementary School鈥檚 Campus
This popular magnet school has an out-of-the-ordinary offering: an animal lab.
Recruitment & Retention
What Districts Can Do to Prevent Teachers From Quitting Mid-Year
Routine, actionable feedback and small gestures of appreciation go a long way, superintendents say
Professional Development
How to Get the Adults in 69传媒 to Improve Their Social-Emotional Skills
How do you address adults' social-emotional learning without being patronizing? Two experts weigh in.
Student Well-Being
From Our Research Center
Building an Effective SEL Program: Lessons From 3 Districts
One key recommendation is to show teachers and principals how to develop SEL skills that they can model for students.
Classroom Technology
Computer Science Education Is Gaining Momentum. But Some Say Not Fast Enough
The number of students taking computer science education courses continues to increase modestly, but not fast enough for some.