/school-closures School Closures en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:50:16 GMT /leadership/educators-rush-to-get-food-and-shelter-to-their-students-after-hurricane-helene/2024/09 Districts slammed by an unprecedented natural disaster have become shelter zones for their communities. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:50:16 GMT /leadership/educators-rush-to-get-food-and-shelter-to-their-students-after-hurricane-helene/2024/09 /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-harm-of-school-closures-can-last-a-lifetime-new-research-shows/2024/06 The short-term effects on students when their schools close have been well documented. New research examines the long-term impact. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:10:47 GMT /leadership/the-harm-of-school-closures-can-last-a-lifetime-new-research-shows/2024/06 /leadership/when-does-a-school-closure-become-discriminatory/2024/06 Advocates push for federal guidance on protecting students' civil rights in school closure decisions. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:54:02 GMT /leadership/when-does-a-school-closure-become-discriminatory/2024/06 /leadership/the-eclipse-is-great-for-learning-but-its-tough-on-school-logistics/2024/03 A total solar eclipse will cross a large swath of the country on April 8, sparking tough management choices for leaders of the districts in its path. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:18:36 GMT /leadership/the-eclipse-is-great-for-learning-but-its-tough-on-school-logistics/2024/03 /leadership/super-bowl-districts-face-super-sized-call-should-they-cancel-class-for-a-victory-parade/2024/02 Concerned about absenteeism, district leaders face tough decisions about days off for community events. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:12:03 GMT /leadership/super-bowl-districts-face-super-sized-call-should-they-cancel-class-for-a-victory-parade/2024/02 /leadership/when-schools-merge-principals-must-forge-a-new-culture-heres-how/2024/02 Principals must focus on building new relationships, inside and outside the school. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:08:11 GMT /leadership/when-schools-merge-principals-must-forge-a-new-culture-heres-how/2024/02 /leaders/2024/with-a-steady-hand-a-superintendent-guides-her-district-through-big-changes When Aleesia Johnson became superintendent of the Indianapolis schools, Indiana鈥檚 largest district needed much more than a patch job. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2024/with-a-steady-hand-a-superintendent-guides-her-district-through-big-changes /leadership/california-agrees-to-redirect-2-billion-to-students-hurt-by-pandemic-learning-disruptions/2024/02 The settlement in the class-action lawsuit presses districts to provide evidence-based support to help students get back on track. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:53:53 GMT /leadership/california-agrees-to-redirect-2-billion-to-students-hurt-by-pandemic-learning-disruptions/2024/02 /leadership/how-do-you-decide-which-schools-to-close-inside-2-districts-thinking/2024/01 School district leaders weighed enrollment and staffing trends, population patterns, and logistical and sentimental concerns. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 19:29:29 GMT /leadership/how-do-you-decide-which-schools-to-close-inside-2-districts-thinking/2024/01 /leadership/pressure-to-close-schools-is-ramping-up-what-districts-need-to-know/2024/01 Falling enrollments and tight budgets are prompting communities to consider school closures. But doing so is never simple. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:12:40 GMT /leadership/pressure-to-close-schools-is-ramping-up-what-districts-need-to-know/2024/01 /leadership/in-cocoa-out-chromebooks-e-learning-didnt-kill-old-fashioned-snow-days-educators-say/2024/01 Remember when virtual learning was going to put paid to snow days? These educators don't, either. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:47:20 GMT /leadership/in-cocoa-out-chromebooks-e-learning-didnt-kill-old-fashioned-snow-days-educators-say/2024/01 /leadership/as-enrollment-declines-districts-consider-closing-schools/2024/01 Districts across the country are confronting a long-term decline in enrollments that has accelerated in recent years. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:55:20 GMT /leadership/as-enrollment-declines-districts-consider-closing-schools/2024/01 /leadership/race-is-a-big-factor-in-school-closures-what-you-need-to-know/2023/11 Districts are more likely to close majority Black schools, researcher says. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:02:51 GMT /leadership/race-is-a-big-factor-in-school-closures-what-you-need-to-know/2023/11 /leadership/nearly-half-of-educators-believe-schools-were-closed-too-long-during-pandemic/2023/06 That's according to a poll conducted last month of teachers, administrators, and district leaders. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:22:30 GMT /leadership/nearly-half-of-educators-believe-schools-were-closed-too-long-during-pandemic/2023/06 /leadership/wildfire-haze-and-poor-air-quality-heres-how-schools-are-responding/2023/06 Children are particularly at risk from smoky skies, forcing school leaders to decide whether to cancel school or take less drastic measures. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:16:40 GMT /leadership/wildfire-haze-and-poor-air-quality-heres-how-schools-are-responding/2023/06 /policy-politics/aft-head-weingarten-says-her-union-didnt-conspire-with-cdc-on-school-reopening-guidance/2023/04 Some Republicans allege the union exercised its influence to keep schools closed longer than necessary. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:35:57 GMT /policy-politics/aft-head-weingarten-says-her-union-didnt-conspire-with-cdc-on-school-reopening-guidance/2023/04 /leadership/video-faced-with-the-possibility-of-school-closure-parents-sprang-into-action/2023/03 Due to financial challenges, a Texas district was considering closing several schools. These parents came together in search of a solution. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:40:41 GMT /leadership/video-faced-with-the-possibility-of-school-closure-parents-sprang-into-action/2023/03 /leadership/opinion-school-closures-are-coming-what-not-to-do/2022/11 Student-achievement growth should trump low enrollment and failing buildings in making closure decisions, write two researchers. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:47:21 GMT /leadership/opinion-school-closures-are-coming-what-not-to-do/2022/11 /leadership/photos-the-snow-day-lives-in-buffalo-after-massive-storm/2022/11 After a massive storm dumped up to 6 feet of snow in parts of Buffalo, schools closed and students made the most of the storm. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:43:29 GMT /leadership/photos-the-snow-day-lives-in-buffalo-after-massive-storm/2022/11 /leadership/respiratory-illnesses-force-schools-to-close-hurting-attendance-efforts/2022/11 Support for students returning from illness is critical. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:51:13 GMT /leadership/respiratory-illnesses-force-schools-to-close-hurting-attendance-efforts/2022/11 /policy-politics/federal-funding-and-charter-school-closures-what-the-latest-government-data-show/2022/10 The Government Accountability Office examined closure rates over 15 years and $2.5 billion of federal funding. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:44:10 GMT /policy-politics/federal-funding-and-charter-school-closures-what-the-latest-government-data-show/2022/10 /leadership/the-school-year-is-getting-hotter-how-does-heat-affect-student-learning-and-well-being/2022/09 Climate change will lead to more hot school days, and experts say schools are not prepared. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:57:33 GMT /leadership/the-school-year-is-getting-hotter-how-does-heat-affect-student-learning-and-well-being/2022/09 /leadership/emergency-readiness-lessons-from-a-districts-water-crisis/2022/09 District leaders in Jackson, Miss., relied on "muscle memory" to get kids back in remote learning when the city's water system failed. Fri, 02 Sep 2022 22:00:44 GMT /leadership/emergency-readiness-lessons-from-a-districts-water-crisis/2022/09 /leadership/race-is-a-strong-predictor-of-which-schools-will-close-permanently-study-shows/2022/05 While enrollment and school achievement are the highest predictors of school closure, racial demographics play a big role. Thu, 26 May 2022 20:55:10 GMT /leadership/race-is-a-strong-predictor-of-which-schools-will-close-permanently-study-shows/2022/05 /policy-politics/schooling-in-a-pandemic-how-other-countries-are-doing-it/2022/01 A new study highlights how instruction in 11 countries has changed following pandemic closures and outbreaks. Mon, 24 Jan 2022 08:15:12 GMT /policy-politics/schooling-in-a-pandemic-how-other-countries-are-doing-it/2022/01 /leadership/new-research-shows-how-bad-the-pandemic-has-been-for-student-mental-health/2022/01 Researchers say the road to recovery will be a long one. Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:35:07 GMT /leadership/new-research-shows-how-bad-the-pandemic-has-been-for-student-mental-health/2022/01 /leadership/opinion-no-temporarily-closing-schools-is-not-like-invading-iraq/2022/01 Are academic challenges experienced by students now primarily attributable to virtual learning or to overall pandemic stress? Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:39:02 GMT /leadership/opinion-no-temporarily-closing-schools-is-not-like-invading-iraq/2022/01 /leadership/as-omicron-surges-schools-battle-pressure-to-stay-open/2021/12 The hyper-contagious Omicron variant is spreading swiftly, prompting some K-12 leaders to shut down schools amid intense pressure to stay open. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 22:54:39 GMT /leadership/as-omicron-surges-schools-battle-pressure-to-stay-open/2021/12 /leadership/parent-frustrated-by-school-closures-funnels-600k-into-school-board-races/2021/10 鈥淚 really started this to get accountability over the administration who dropped the ball, in my opinion," said the Pa. venture capitalist. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:46:09 GMT /leadership/parent-frustrated-by-school-closures-funnels-600k-into-school-board-races/2021/10