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Subject: With a New COVID Variant Rising, Some Schools Revert to Former Safety Measures
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3 Reasons Why Seattle Schools Are Suing Big Tech Over a Youth Mental Health Crisis
January 11, NPR
The public school district alleges that students are being recommended harmful content online, exacerbating a mental health crisis, and social media companies are allowing it to happen. npr.org

With a New COVID Variant Rising, Some Schools Revert to Former Safety Measures
January 10, Education Week
The return from winter break has been met with a haunting sense of déjà vu for some districts, bringing back memories of the last few tumultuous years of operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. edweek.org

Oklahoma's Endorsement of Religious Charter Schools Could Alter Legal Landscape for Choice
January 9, The 74 Million
If approved, the application from the Catholic Archdiosese of Oklahoma City would establish the first religious charter school in the nation. the74million.org

New Data Shows Fewer Students Per Counselor at Nation’s Schools, But Caseloads Remain High
January 9, Chalkbeat
The ratio of students to counselors in the nation’s public schools has reached its lowest point in at least 36 years, spurred both by an influx of new counselors and a nationwide decline in student enrollment, according to new data. chalkbeat.org

 
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LEADERSHIP MATTERS

6 Ways Districts Can Tackle Meal Debt—and Some Pros and Cons
January 9, Education Week
School meal debt has been surging this school year, placing burdens on families and the districts charged with holding them financially accountable. edweek.org

5 Ways Video Improves School-Home Communication
January 9, eSchool News
Here are some tips and strategies for using video to increase parent engagement. eschoolnews.com

4 Ways to Build a Culture of Professional Learning
January 6, Edutopia
When school leaders give teachers the opportunity to improve their craft together, the entire community benefits. edutopia.org

8 K-12 Trends to Watch in 2023
January 4, K-12 Dive
Academic recovery, family engagement, cyberthreats and school security concerns are among challenges coming at school leaders from all sides. k12dive.com

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and Sourcewell, our government cooperative procurement partner, invite you to participate in a special webinar with a panel of leaders representing the nation’s most recognized electric school bus manufacturers for Part 2 of Sourcewell's Electric School Bus Series. In this session, we will discuss the following topics: general overview of the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program; if you missed the first round of funding, how do I get into consideration for the 2nd round and beyond as well as learning about specific funding in my area?; and if you were awarded funds in round 1 but do not have an electric school bus manufacturer selected yet, what do you need to know in order to make the most informed decision for your school district? Click here to register.
 
SUPERINTENDENTS IN THE NEWS

A School District Now Has a Deep Bench of Principals of Color. See How It Got There
January 10, Education Week
“We are continuously tapping people on shoulders and providing development opportunities for folks, as we think about ‘grow your own,’” Eden Prairie (Minn.) Schools Superintendent Josh Swanson said. “Looking at … the support staff who could be great teachers, [and] what teachers could be good administrators.” edweek.org

Eagle Eye on Education: Community Partnerships Truly Connect Us
January 10, The Columbus Dispatch
“Life-changing developmental and educational opportunities for our students are possible because of the strength of our community," wrote Michael Sawyers, superintendent of New Albany-Plain Local Schools in New Albany, Ohio. dispatch.com

Social, Emotional Recovery of Students Among Resolutions for Quad-City School Superintendents
January 9, Quad City Times
"[W]e enable our teachers to do what they do really well,” East Moline (Ill.) School District 37 Superintendent Kristin Humphries said. “I know that sounds simplistic, but I think what education is often guilty of is that sometimes we do too much." qctimes.com

5 Superintendents to Watch in 2023
January 9, K-12 Dive
“So we may not agree on every point,” Roanoke City (Va.) Public Schools Superintendent Verletta White said. “But when you do, and you can find common ground, then you can be open to some of the other conversations, as well, and the walls kind of come down.” k12dive.com

 
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Hear from district leaders and data experts as we discuss the powerful ways school and district leaders can use data to their advantage and how better access to information can support decision-making. Data helps district leaders make decisions and support students—but only if it’s available and leaders know how to use it. Recent research shows that district superintendents want access to more information to support decision-making and many have even started collecting new data during the pandemic. Presented in partnership with the Data Quality Campaign and Frontline Ed. Click here to register.
 


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