District leaders offer insight on engaging families year-round

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Key points: The “Meet the Teacher” events have taken place. The supply lists have been checked off. The classroom rules have been stapled into take-home folders.  School is officially back in session–and family engagement is strong. This is important: Research shows when parents and caregivers are involved in their children’s schooling, students show higher academic […]

Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment

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Key points: In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of education is more critical than ever. Our schools must not only impart knowledge to our students but also equip them with the creativity, empathy, and curiosity required to walk into an unpredictable, yet promising, future with unwavering confidence. Preparing our students rests on four foundational […]

UPSC NDA, CDS application window opens: Direct link to apply and other key details here

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UPSC NDA, CDS application form 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially activated the application link for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (NDA/NA II) and Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS II) 2025. Aspiring candidates can now submit their applications through the commission’s official portals — upsconline.nic.in and upsc.gov.in. The deadline […]

Data gaps negatively impact academic progress and attendance

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Key points: Half of educators and administrators struggle to access necessary student data, with 86 percent noting that data gaps limit their ability to support academic success and attendance, according to a SchoolStatus survey. The majority of respondents (90 percent) believe school-family communication is important for achieving student success, but many struggle with issues like inconsistent […]

Delhi HC allows DPS Dwarka students back in class, Orders 50% payment of hiked fees

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The Delhi High Court has allowed students of Delhi Public School (DPS), Dwarka—whose names were struck off the rolls for non-payment of hiked fees—to continue attending classes, subject to partial fee payment. Justice Vikas Mahajan, while hearing a petition filed by over 100 parents, directed that the students be readmitted on the condition that 50% […]

4 Olympic-sized lessons in educational leadership

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Key points: When Lara Dallman-Weiss and Stuart McNay set sail together at the 2024 Paris Olympics, they weren’t just navigating open waters–they were challenging traditional norms in a sport historically dominated by single-gender teams. As the first U.S. mixed-gender team to compete in the 470 sailing class at the Paris Games, they embodied the transformative […]

5 ways school districts can create successful community partnerships

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Key points: In many ways, schools are central to an entire community. They unite students, families, educators, and local organizations, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration. Schools affect so many things around them, from property values to workforce development to the future of the children they serve–the next generation of community leaders, workers, and […]