An alarming number of educators are jumping ship Laura Ascione on February 27, 2024 at 9:40 am

eSchool News Read More ​ Key points: Educators plan to change careers due to feelings of burnout, lack of support Teacher burnout persists, but solutions are emerging Survey highlights troubling teacher morale issues For more news on teacher well-being, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being site While finding their work meaningful, a majority of education professionals…

Oklahoma Officials Under Fire over Nonbinary Teen’s Death Following School Fight Beth Hawkins on February 23, 2024 at 7:03 pm

The 74 Read More ​ On Feb. 7, a 16-year-old nonbinary student at Owasso High School in Oklahoma was involved in an altercation in a girls’ bathroom. On Feb. 8, Nex Benedict, who used they/them pronouns and whose family claims roots in the Choctaw Nation, was pronounced dead at a local hospital.  Nearly two weeks…

Crunch the Numbers—New Data on Student Tech Use; Chromebook Predictions; And the Impact of Pandemic Relief Funds Kevin Hogan on February 26, 2024 at 2:00 pm

eSchool News Read More ​ Qustodio today released their 5th Annual Report, offering valuable insights into children’s digital habits across 2023. “Born connected: The rise of the AI generation”, reveals the app use and technology habits of children aged 4-18, detailing trends in screen time, social media and communications, mobile gaming, online entertainment, learning tools,…

Why visible leadership is so important in K12 education Matthew X. Joseph on February 26, 2024 at 1:54 pm

District Administration Read More ​ Leadership guides the course toward success for students, educators, and communities in the complicated education roadmap. Visible leadership is not just an administrative function but a transformative force within schools. As assistant superintendent of teaching and learning in New Bedford Public Schools, I want to be in schools daily and…

Missouri AG issues cease and desist letters to 3 area school districts Matt Zalaznick on February 26, 2024 at 2:09 pm

District Administration Read More ​ Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued cease and desist letters to three St. Louis County school districts. Bailey said he has received reports that the Lindbergh, Parkway and Webster Groves school districts have been discriminating against students and staff based on their religion or race. Bailey accused the Webster…

Wisconsin could use concealed carry fees to help fund school safety office

District Administration Read More ​ Bipartisan bills would use funding from concealed carry licenses to keep up staffing within Wisconsin’s Office of School Safety. Wisconsin created the school safety office in 2018 in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Today, the office oversees regional teams that…

Emergency planning: 9 tough questions you need to answer

District Administration Read More ​ As we head deeper into 2024, fears concerning school safety are running exceptionally high among parents. According to a poll of parents taken at the start of the school year, 38% say they fear for their child’s safety at school. Although this is lower than the 44% of parents who…

Philadelphia hopes year-round schooling can catch kids up to grade level – will it make a difference?

Education – The Conversation Read More ​Year-round schooling can assist low-income parents in need of child care. kali9/E+ Collection via Getty Images Upon becoming mayor of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker announced that she will establish a working group on full-day and year-round schooling – an idea she had supported while campaigning. The group will develop a…