Article Round Up

[Raynise]

Thanks to our partner, AASA, for these articles:

• More Than a Survey: Creating a Two-Way Conversation with Families When we listen actively to concerns and strategically act on them, we prove to parents that they are partners in building an exceptional school system, and we elevate discussions from complaints to collaborative solutions. This process ensures our district policies reflect the priorities of our families, not just the assumptions of our administration.

• EdLeader Promise: Where Innovation Meets Inspiration What I've learned through this experience is that the true power of the EdLeader Promise Network has always resided in its member districts—the educators, leaders, and board members who show up ready to learn, share, and push each other forward.

• The 4-day School Week: An Insider's View Small rural school districts are often looking for every extra penny to provide the most resources to their students on a very limited budget. In 1998, the Corbett School District in Oregon began discussing the idea of a 4-day school week to save money.

• Our Nation’s Public Schools: Are Schools Still Gateways to Access and Opportunity for ALL? Yes—public schools can still be gateways to access and opportunity for all. But doing so requires us to keep partnering, keep innovating, and keep believing in the power of education—and community—to shape a brighter, more equitable future for every child.

• Districts Need to Know Where Students Go After Graduating; States Should Step Up Superintendents are expected to help prepare students for taking their next, best step after high school. But how can they assess whether they’re doing that effectively if they don’t know where their students go, whether they stay enrolled, or if they complete a degree or credential?