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Analytics in Collective Bargaining
How one school district uses analytics to come prepared to the collective bargaining table.
No Substitute for Customer Service (2021)
When a teacher is out, a substitute to take over for the day isnt a given. Many districts have a difficult time keeping a pool of substitutes thats adequate to cover all vacancies. Today, we speak with Spring Grove Area School District about how they ta
How to Use Analytics in Schools
Schools are swimming in data but theres a difference between having data and using it to make better decisions. How can schools avoid being data-rich but information-poor?
Making School Happen
School HR helps make education possible and its a lot easier with connected software systems and processes. Heres how one district is making it happen.
Evaluating Teachers Virtually
How can schools support teacher growth in a virtual environment? How do you observe, evaluate, and provide feedback to teachers who are teaching over Zoom?
School Workforce Diversity
Why does inclusive hiring matter in schools? What are the roadblocks for schools looking to increase the diversity of their teaching populations? A conversation about workforce diversity in education.
Caring for Students’ Mental Health During Virtual Learning
What impact is the pandemic having on students? And how can schools provide the care they need, especially if learning is happening virtually?
Kids With Speech and Language Service Needs
Serving students who need speech and language services looks different during a pandemic. So how can schools best work with these families?
Equity for English Learners
For many English Learners, the switch to remote learning was especially tough. Here’s how one district bridged the gap — and found strategies they’ll continue to use even when coming back to school.
Are Schools Prepared for the Mental Health Crisis?
The past ten years have seen a significant increase of anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation in adolescents — and that was before the pandemic. Many of those students are looking to schools for mental health care. But are schools ready?