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Public school districts are complex ecosystems where education, community, and governance intersect. To appreciate the intricate workings of public school districts, it’s essential to recognize the diverse stakeholders who contribute to their vitality. In this video, I delve into the multifaceted tapestry of public school district stakeholders and explore the significance of their contributions. #EducationalLeader, Kim

Accelerate across the school district grade bands. Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 !!

Open concept classrooms do not work in the United States. Until we adapt into the educational structure these classrooms were designed to cultivate, we are putting are children at a disadvantage. #publiceducation #classrooms #teachers #schools #education https://lnkd.in/e5P9-JKP

Interesting read and statistics given the declining enrollment we are facing in our own county schools! it's real and we need to recognize that while closing a school is never easy.. We need to recognize that there are sound reasons for doing so. The school’s size will also be its demise, Sara Randazzo and Matt Barnum write. Los Angeles Unified School District is closing Solis this summer, citing declining enrollment that has severely limited the school’s offerings. As birthrates have dipped, families have moved elsewhere, and public school alternatives have grown, many urban districts have hemorrhaged students. That has left officials with the difficult choice of keeping open shrinking schools with resources spread thin or shutting them down, a move that inevitably garners fierce community backlash. How school leaders navigate this challenge could define urban school systems for the next several years. But if schools get too small they face a paradoxical problem: Costs per student tend to rise, but programming tends to shrink. “When schools get below a certain size threshold, they start facing these unique challenges that make it hard to deliver a high-quality education,”.

Achieving Equity and Excellence in Education: Strategies for Inclusive Practices Discover how to create a thriving educational community where all students feel valued and teachers embrace inclusive practices. Check out the full conversation we had with Charlie Urness, District Administrator of the School District of Jefferson. #EquityInEducation #InclusivePractices #EducationalCommunity #TeacherAlignment #InclusiveEducation #EquityAndExcellence #StudentSuccess #EducatorSelection #InterviewTechniques #EducationForAll

2023/24 School year has kicked off with fantastic momentum. Ellensburg School District welcomed learners back on Sept. 6th, and we're back stronger than ever. However, as the legislative representative for our school board, my focus remains steadfast on advocating for more sustainable school funding in Washington state. Key pressing issues include: 💰 Fully funding and stabilizing support for our kindergarten transition programs. 📚 Meeting the legal and moral obligation of fully funding special education programs. 🔍 Conducting a comprehensive review and acknowledging the impact of the McCleary decision. School boards, district administrators, teachers and parents cannot do this work alone. We should all be working together to advocate for better school funding and educational equity in Washington. ✉ Reach out to your local elected representatives and ask them how they plan to continue this work. If you don't know who they are, you can find them just by looking up your address here >> https://lnkd.in/gywqa3XB 🔦 Research your local school district and ask questions about the school district's gap in special education funding. School board members love to talk about education funding and welcome anybody seeking information. Together, we need to make our voices heard: the path to success is investing in our students' future. #EducationEquity #PublicSchoolFunding #AdvocacyForChange #EducationMatters

🔑 Key takeaway - Charter schools can be innovative catalysts within the public education system. 🎓 Decades ago, these schools were an unsung concept. But now? Charter schools are thriving in Mississippi, influencing education on a broader scale. 💡 Mississippi - a state brimming with over 10 operating charter schools. These institutions are government-funded, yet hold unique autonomy that sets them apart from traditional public schools. 🎯 Ensured by the aptly named Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board, these schools undertake a mission - to revolutionize education while serving diverse student populations. Just because they're unconventional, doesn't mean they're unaccountable. They're continually monitored, held responsible for their performance metrics. 📊 But how have they fared? Here's a comforting nugget. These schools have been lauded for improving student outcomes, particularly among traditionally underserved students. 💼 While the decades shape and reshape education narratives, one thing remains constant - Charter schools in Mississippi stand tall, extending myriad choices, fostering an environment ripe for educational success. 🏆 So, let's discuss - Are charter schools redefining how we approach education? Looking forward to your thoughts! 📚 Charter schools TalentServe #CharterSchools #PublicEducation #Innovation #Mississippi #EducationReform #StudentOutcomes #Accountability #EducationChoice #EducationSuccess #CharterSchoolImpact #EducationRevolution #ReachifyMe

It’s imperative that every child is provided an equal opportunity to succeed. Explore our latest report, created in partnership with WestEd, on addressing gender-based gaps in education and improving student achievement in Florida 📚 https://ow.ly/nP6V50PTy6Q #FLStudentAchievement #FLeducation #Floridaschools

Nearly 70 years after the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, separate is still “inherently unequal.” Educational resources remain correlated to a school or district’s whiteness, and schools remain as racially segregated today as they were in the late 1960s. Desegregation is one of the few proven strategies in achieving education resource equity. That’s why Brown’s Promise, housed at the Southern Education Foundation is igniting a new conversation around school desegregation and creating an ecosystem of education equity advocates to focus on state-level litigation as a catalyst for change. ✅We can end school segregation. ✅We can transcend boundaries. ✅We can stop school gerrymandering. ✅We can fully fund schools. ✅We can thrive together. Learn more about us here. 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/gqnFZivK

Do you have a student in Denver Public Schools? Check out the new Mile High School Guide to help you choose a public school that fits the needs of your child → https://lnkd.in/gKSRzPXH #denveredexplorer