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Student Success

Gender gaps persist in STEM education. Here’s what the data says

Micah Ward -
Both male and female Gen Z youth believe their schools make considerable efforts to support STEM education. Yet, females' confidence to enter these fields remain low, a new survey suggests.

AI is tracking student suicide risk. Here are 6 ways to improve the technology

Matt Zalaznick -
Many educators agree that AI monitoring tools can identify at-risk students but some worry the technology may also "compromise student privacy and perpetuate existing inequalities."

8 promising solutions to the outsize impacts of student discipline

Matt Zalaznick -
Black boys and girls and students with disabilities continue to be suspended and expelled at rates that remain higher than their shares of total K12 enrollment, the latest data shows.

Don’t know about market value assets? Let this superintendent explain

Matt Zalaznick -
They have everything to do with closed swimming pools and, more importantly, putting students on track for successful futures in college and the workforce, Superintendent Michelle Hubbard says.

Rankings: Virginia has the highest high school graduation rates in the country

Micah Ward -
Across the country, the average graduation rate was about 79% for the 2021-22 school year, according to data released last week by U.S. News. How does your state measure up?

Civics education has declined globally, but how dramatically?

Micah Ward -
The United States isn't the only country that's lagging behind in civics education, a new analysis suggests. Globally, students—particularly 8th graders—don't have a frim grasp on the topic.

How chronic absenteeism is impacting high-poverty districts

Micah Ward -
In nearly half (41%) of the most economically disadvantaged school districts, three-fourths of their schools reported "extreme" levels of chronic absence, a new analysis suggests.

Are report cards enough? Why parents need support understanding their child’s grades

Micah Ward -
"Relying on report cards in isolation could prevent parents from initiating crucial interventions on behalf of their child's academic progress," a new Gallup report reads.

IDEA guidance: How districts can strengthen their special education programs

Jaime Sowers -
Special education programs must have benchmarks and processes that allow districts to measure and adjust interventions for each student.

Suicide prevention: 5 steps for better protecting our students

Matt Zalaznick -
The most effective solutions start long before a student begins thinking about committing self-harm, says Brandy Samuell, a former K12 administrator who is now director of product management at eLuma, a teletherapy provider.

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