78. How can we prevent brain drain in communities?
Nov 30, 2022
Schools do not exist in a silo; they are tied to communities. High teacher turnover paired with brain drain of students leaving for educational opportunities can have dire consequences for communities that may already be economically or socially disadvantaged. How can we prepare students for sustainable careers and...
77. How can schools bridge the nutrition gap for students?
Nov 23, 2022
Five million children in the U.S live in food-insecure households, uncertain if they have enough money for meals. This not only affects their nutrition, but many believe it could impact their performance in school too. How has the pandemic affected students who rely on free school meals? How does lack of access to...
76: What should the school of the future look like?
Nov 16, 2022
When the COVID pandemic disrupted the world, education moved online, and many leaders were forced to think differently about what it means to “go to school.” Even as students returned to the classroom, teachers and administrators were faced with new challenges to maintain health and safety, while still delivering...
75. What role should parents play in shaping K12 education?
Nov 9, 2022
According to a study from the American Federation for Children, 78% of parents believe that they should have influence over what is taught in K12 classrooms, while 71% wish they had a more significant role in creating the curricula. How can school boards, teachers and parents navigate the increasing polarization of K12...
74. How can innovative models get students excited about learning?
Nov 2, 2022
In 2022, national average test scores in reading and math both declined to the lowest levels in decades. While most of the commentary instills concern, even fear, over the current state of education, innovative educators are changing the narrative. The pandemic, they say, is actually a rare opportunity for schools to...