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Equity & Diversity Why Pronouncing Student Names Correctly Matters, and How to Get Them Right
Many students routinely have their names mispronounced, making school more stressful and less welcoming.
Lydia McFarlane, July 13, 2023
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6 min read
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Classroom Technology What Podcasts Did for Student Engagement in These Schools
Educators say the biggest benefit of podcasts in the classroom is that they help students find their voice.
Arianna Prothero, July 10, 2023
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6 min read
Helena Donato-Sapp, age 14, speaks to thousands of National Education Association delegates about disability justice in the classroom on July 4, 2023.
Helena Donato-Sapp, 14, speaks to thousands of National Education Association delegates about disability justice in schools on July 4, 2023.
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Special Education Q&A A Teenager With Disabilities Implores Educators: 'Be My Champion'
From cooperative learning to school projects, teachers can ensure that students with disabilities are fully included and supported.
Madeline Will, July 5, 2023
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5 min read
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School Climate & Safety Small Ways Leaders Can Build Schools Where Everyone Feels Like They Belong
Principals can take small steps to ensure students and staff feel like they belong.
Denisa R. Superville, June 26, 2023
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5 min read
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School & District Management Opinion When It Comes to DEI, Principals Must Be More Than Performative
It takes hard work turning your words into action. A principal shares what that looks like in her school.
Cameron K. Ramirez, May 23, 2023
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4 min read
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Student Well-Being Opinion How a Sense of Safety Shapes Student Learning and Behavior
Our brains are constantly scanning the environment to see if it's safe, and that has a big impact on student learning.
Dustin Bindreiff, May 21, 2023
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5 min read
Mae Keller, a senior, carries a "Trans Kids Matter" sign and cheers as hundreds of students walk out of school on Transgender Day of Visibility outside Omaha Central High School on March 31, 2023, in Omaha, Neb. Republican-controlled states across the U.S. are imposing restrictions aimed at transgender students.
Mae Keller, a senior, carries a "Trans Kids Matter" sign and cheers as hundreds of students walk out of school on Transgender Day of Visibility outside Omaha Central High School on March 31, 2023, in Omaha, Neb. As Republican-controlled states impose restrictions aimed at transgender students, LGBTQ+ students are less likely to face suicide risk, anxiety, and depression if their teachers care about them, a report says.
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Student Well-Being For LGBTQ+ Students, Having Teachers Who Care Can Make a Big Difference
LGBTQ+ students reported lower levels of suicide risk, anxiety, and depression if they felt their teachers cared about them, a report said.
Eesha Pendharkar, May 11, 2023
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4 min read
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Student Well-Being Most Students Don’t Have Strong Connections to Their Teachers, Survey Finds
Less than a quarter of students said that their teachers make an effort to understand what their life is like outside of school.
Lauraine Langreo, May 9, 2023
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3 min read
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Student Well-Being Political Anger Directed at LGBTQ+ Youth Is Stressing Them Out. How Schools Can Help
A series of new surveys show that the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth is suffering.
Arianna Prothero, May 2, 2023
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4 min read
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School & District Management Opinion Five Pathways for Improving Student Opportunities
Education advocates and policymakers show how an opportunity approach is changing the face of education in their states.
April 26, 2023
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8 min read
Principal David Arencibia embraces a student as they make their way to their next class at Colleyville Middle School in Colleyville, Texas on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Principal David Arencibia embraces a student between classes at Colleyville Middle School in Colleyville, Texas, on April 18, 2023.
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School & District Management How to Build A School's Culture So That Staff Won’t Want to Leave
Teachers give the reasons why they're connected to their school—and why they don't want to leave.
Denisa R. Superville & Jaclyn Borowski , April 25, 2023
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2 min read
The rainbow Pride flag flutters from the flag pole at the state Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., on June 17, 2019.
The rainbow Pride flag flutters from the flag pole at the state Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., on June 17, 2019.
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Equity & Diversity Are the Culture Wars Making Students Less Tolerant?
Fights over lessons on race and racism, LGBTQ+ issues, and books are infiltrating schools even in one of the nation's most diverse states.
Eesha Pendharkar, March 31, 2023
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5 min read
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School & District Management Opinion How Changing District Culture Improved Math Scores
Professional development, relevant data, tutors, and student engagement were all in play.
Mark Benigni, March 13, 2023
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6 min read
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Student Well-Being Video Teachers, Try This: Give Middle School Girls a Space Where They Feel Like They Belong
A teacher created a club for her middle school girls that doesn’t require special skills or money to join, but where they can all fit in.
Lauren Santucci, February 16, 2023
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