Anna Merod
K-12 Dive
Chicago, IL, United States
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Universal school meals improve attendance for youngest students
Chronic absenteeism dropped by 5.4 percentage points for kindergartners who ate free school meals, per a Syracuse University study. → Read More
Location, school culture, curriculum flexibility are top priorities for teacher applicants
Nearly 39% of teachers surveyed by SchoolCEO at least somewhat agreed salary and benefits mainly influenced decisions to work in their current district. → Read More
Biden reignites call for youth mental health funding, child tax credit
In his State of the Union address, the president also repeated calls for taking on social media companies and banning assault weapons. → Read More
USDA proposal would shift school nutrition standards through 2029
Under the plan, schools would have to gradually adjust limits on added sugars and sodium and primarily offer whole-grain foods. → Read More
2 more states approve universal school voucher programs
Iowa and Utah are the most recent to enact universal education savings account programs that expand eligibility to all K-12 students. → Read More
Momentum grows for family engagement in teacher prep
A framework developed by the National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement aims for greater integration. → Read More
NYC schools restrict the use of ChatGPT, with some exceptions
New York City Public Schools blocked the AI chatbot districtwide as some question the technology’s role in the classroom. → Read More
Staffed Up: 7 tips to keep in mind when forming a registered teacher apprenticeship
As this model gains steam for addressing teacher shortages, experts suggest strategies for successful development. → Read More
Focus on daily classroom practices to boost teacher development
Providing coaching with feedback can help improve student outcomes, an analysis by the Research Partnership for Professional Learning suggests. → Read More
E-rate survey points to early signs of the homework gap closing
In 2022, 78% of schools and libraries said home internet access is a problem, down from 86% the year prior, a survey by Funds For Learning found. → Read More
4 steps districts can take to shore up cybersecurity
Nonprofit K12 SIX and technology leaders in Virginia's Augusta County Public Schools share their latest efforts and tips for securing school systems. → Read More
How can schools measure student poverty beyond free and reduced-price meal data?
With universal school meal policies gaining traction, a webinar hosted by AASA and FRAC explored alternatives for measuring district poverty levels. → Read More
California to require teacher exit survey as focus on retention, recruitment grows
Beginning in 2023, the survey must be administered within 15 days of a teacher’s resignation and will ask if they plan to leave the profession altogether. → Read More
$1B federal cybersecurity grant to be distributed to states over 4 years
School districts will have access to the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, but cannot apply for this federal funding directly. → Read More
Task force recommends universal school meal program ahead of White House conference
The independent group also recommended adopting a national policy to address unpaid meal debt and prohibit “lunch shaming” practices. → Read More
Ed Department announces $8M grant competition to increase teacher diversity
The Hawkins grants will fund applicants who plan to incorporate evidence-driven practices into their teacher preparation programs. → Read More
Proposed curriculum censorship bills increased 250% in 2022
PEN America found 137 bills were proposed in 2022 to restrict classroom discussions on race, gender and LGBTQ identities, which mostly targeted K-12. → Read More
As supply chain woes persist for school meals, districts get creative
Some districts are leasing warehouse space to store items for meal programs as they navigate shortages, according to a report by school nutrition advocates. → Read More
School COVID-19 mitigation strategies mixed as experts expect new wave of infections in fall
A small number of districts are beginning to reinstate face mask requirements for the new school year as omicron subvariant BA.5 picks up. → Read More
4 ways ed leaders can prepare for funds in newly enacted gun safety bill
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act provides over $2 billion to expand mental health services, improve learning conditions and enhance school safety. → Read More