# k-12 (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover k-12. Page: Feed: --- ## [Attendance is the scoreboard–connection is the game](https://www.eschoolnews.com/educational-leadership/2026/08/21/attendance-is-the-scoreboard-connection-is-the-game/) _2026-08-21 · Luvelle Brown, Ithaca City School District · eSchool News_ If I had been asked a few years ago, I would have told you that chronic absenteeism was a school system's problem to fix. With better data systems, staff trained on outreach, and improved intervention protocols, school districts could move the numbers on their own. ## [How a federal grant brought mental health services into schools across 6 North Carolina school districts](https://www.ednc.org/how-a-federal-grant-brought-mental-health-services-into-schools-across-6-north-carolina-school-districts/) _2026-08-20 · Sophia Luna · EdNC_ Editor’s note: This article discusses mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988. Teri Putnam has worked in mental health and school-based mental health... The post How a federal grant brought mental health services into schools across 6 North Carolina school districts appeared first on EdNC . ## [Learn more about the NC Coalition for Global Education](https://www.ednc.org/learn-more-about-the-nc-coalition-for-global-education/) _2026-08-20 · Mebane Rash · EdNC_ The NC Coalition for Global Education kicked off in February 2026 and has been meeting throughout the year with the goal of creating a statewide network that unites public/private partnerships and maximizes global education opportunities across North Carolina. At the... The post Learn more about the NC Coalition for Global Education appeared first on EdNC . ## [What it really takes to accelerate adolescent literacy across our district](https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2026/08/20/what-it-really-takes-to-accelerate-adolescent-literacy-across-our-district/) _2026-08-20 · Dr. Michelle Picard, Loudoun County Public Schools & Dr. Octavia Gray-Essex, Lexia · eSchool News_ When people hear about the literacy gains we’ve seen in our middle schools, they often ask a simple question: What program did you use? ## [Hunt Institute discusses registered apprenticeships in early childhood education](https://www.ednc.org/hunt-institute-discusses-registered-apprenticeships-in-early-childhood-education/) _2026-08-19 · Molly Steur · EdNC_ The Hunt Institute recently hosted a panel discussion about how registered apprenticeships have the power to transform the early childhood education (ECE) workforce. The panel was made up of four leaders in the field of early childhood policy: N.C. Rep.... The post Hunt Institute discusses registered apprenticeships in early childhood education appeared first on EdNC . ## [Reflections on loving your neighbor from Duke’s Convocation on the Rural Church](https://www.ednc.org/reflections-on-loving-your-neighbor-from-dukes-convocation-on-the-rural-church/) _2026-08-19 · Hannah Vinueza McClellan · EdNC_ Who is my neighbor? That’s the question United Methodist Church (UMC) clergy from across North Carolina gathered to discuss earlier this month, centered on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Found in Luke 10:25-37 of the Christian Bible, the story... The post Reflections on loving your neighbor from Duke’s Convocation on the Rural Church appeared first on EdNC . [Listen](https://www.ednc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Come-Thou-Fount.m4a) ## [Uncovering the college and career readiness shifts that exceptional school systems are making](https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2026/08/19/uncovering-college-and-career-readiness-shifts/) _2026-08-19 · Dr. T.J. Vari, MaiaLearning & Thomas O’Brien, Winward Academy · eSchool News_ If you ask most educators where college and career readiness (CCR) begins, many will point to high school. That's when many students start thinking seriously about graduation requirements, dual enrollment, financial aid, career pathways, and college applications. ## [What’s ahead for North Carolina’s community colleges this year? Leadership transition, Propel NC, and more](https://www.ednc.org/whats-ahead-for-north-carolinas-community-colleges-this-year-leadership-transition-propel-nc-and-more/) _2026-08-18 · Analisa Sorrells Archer · EdNC_ This month, hundreds of thousands of students in North Carolina will enroll in courses across the state’s 58 community colleges to pursue associate degrees, diplomas, credentials, and other short-term certifications. The N.C. Community College System (NCCCS) is vital to advancing... The post What’s ahead for North Carolina’s community colleges this year? Leadership transition, Propel NC, and more… ## [2026 US News rankings released for public high schools in North Carolina](https://www.ednc.org/08-18-2026-where-are-the-top-public-high-schools-in-nc/) _2026-08-18 · Chantal Brown · EdNC_ The U.S. News & World Report released its updated rankings on Aug. 18 of public North Carolina high schools for the 2026-27 academic year based on several student performance indicators. The results come after evaluating about 27,000 eligible public high... The post 2026 US News rankings released for public high schools in North Carolina appeared first on EdNC . ## [Today’s classroom isn’t broken–but it wasn’t built for today’s top students](https://www.eschoolnews.com/featured/2026/08/18/todays-classroom-isnt-broken-but-it-wasnt-built-for-todays-top-students/) _2026-08-18 · Allison Altvater, Laurel Springs School · eSchool News_ Walk into almost any classroom in America, and you’ll see a system designed for consistency: same lesson, same pace, same expectations for every student. For decades, that model has served millions well. ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/suWR7QLiYgRR) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [$1 million statewide math instructional partnership launches in three NC districts](https://www.ednc.org/1-million-statewide-math-instructional-partnership-launches-in-three-nc-districts/) _2026-08-17 · Molly Steur · EdNC_ The Innovation Project (TIP) and Modern Classrooms Project (MCP) have launched the first cohort of their statewide partnership, which aims to “accelerate student-centered learning aligned with high-quality math curriculum in North Carolina.” According to a recent press release, three districts... The post $1 million statewide math instructional partnership launches in three NC districts appeared… ## [Perspective | A growing, diverse student population needs to be reflected in the teaching workforce](https://www.ednc.org/perspective-a-growing-diverse-student-population-needs-to-be-reflected-in-the-teaching-workforce/) _2026-08-17 · Caity Lenthall · EdNC_ Think back to your kindergarten through 12th grade years. Imagine the playground in elementary school, the cafeteria in middle school, and your favorite class in high school. Now I want you to imagine all of the teachers you’ve had. Every... The post Perspective | A growing, diverse student population needs to be reflected in the teaching workforce appeared first on EdNC . ## [State Board of Community Colleges sets start date for Monty Sullivan, discusses Propel NC implementation, and more](https://www.ednc.org/8-17-2026-state-board-sets-start-date-for-monty-sullivan-discusses-propel-nc-implementation/) _2026-08-17 · Molly Steur · EdNC_ Last month, the State Board of Community Colleges announced the selection of Dr. Monty Sullivan as president of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). The Board has been undergoing a nationwide search for the next system president since October... The post State Board of Community Colleges sets start date for Monty Sullivan, discusses Propel NC implementation, and more appeared first… ## [5 ways AI can strengthen your teaching this school year](https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2026/08/17/5-ways-ai-can-strengthen-your-teaching-this-school-year/) _2026-08-17 · Timothy Montalvo, Iona University & the College of Westchester · eSchool News_ A year ago, many educators were still asking whether artificial intelligence belonged in the classroom. Some were cautiously experimenting with AI-generated lesson plans, while others were focused on preventing students from using it altogether. ## [How Rowan-Salisbury School System built the conditions for literacy success](https://www.ednc.org/how-rowan-salisbury-school-system-built-the-conditions-for-literacy-success/) _2026-08-17 · Amy Rhyne · EdNC_ School improvement often begins with the search for a new program or initiative. Rowan-Salisbury School System chose a different path. Long before adopting a coherent literacy curriculum, district leaders invested in educator expertise, instructional systems, and coherent practices that would... The post How Rowan-Salisbury School System built the conditions for literacy success appeared first on… ## [Public schools at the starting line: Beginning a new pathway with scholarship granting organizations](https://www.eschoolnews.com/educational-leadership/2026/08/14/beginning-a-new-pathway-with-scholarship-granting-organizations/) _2026-08-14 · Dr. Harold Jeffcoat, Van Buren School District · eSchool News_ For the first time, a federal tax credit is opening a clear path for public school students to access expanded learning opportunities through Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). ## [The foundation for student success is a positive classroom culture](https://www.eschoolnews.com/sel/2026/08/13/the-foundation-for-student-success-is-a-positive-classroom-culture/) _2026-08-13 · Tiffany Wilson-Pugh, Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Dr. Luther Riley, & Rachel Campbell, Empower Community School · eSchool News_ As the school year begins, teachers often devote significant time to planning lessons, reviewing standards, organizing classrooms, and establishing routines. While these are all essential components of effective teaching, they cannot replace the importance of creating a positive classroom culture. ## [The biggest back-to-school challenge](https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2026/08/12/the-biggest-back-to-school-challenge/) _2026-08-12 · Christine Miles, M.S. Ed., The Listening Path · eSchool News_ As students return to classrooms across America this fall, parents are focused on school supplies, class schedules, and academic expectations. Teachers are preparing lesson plans, organizing classrooms, and hoping for a successful year. ## [How to build a positive classroom in the first 5 days of school](https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2026/08/11/how-to-build-a-positive-classroom-in-the-first-5-days-of-school/) _2026-08-11 · Kim Harding, Van Andel Institute for Education · eSchool News_ There’s a wise quote that says, “Kids don’t care about your expectations until they know you care about them. Connection is the foundation everything else stands on.” ## [4 things new principals can do to strengthen school culture](https://www.eschoolnews.com/educational-leadership/2026/08/10/4-things-new-principals-can-do-to-strengthen-school-culture/) _2026-08-10 · Dr. Cristiana Jurgensen, Ras Tanura Middle School, Saudi Arabia · eSchool News_ Over the last 15 years, I have observed a recurring pattern. A new principal, whether brand new to the role or a veteran principal arriving at a new school, wants to make an immediate impact. ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3Bg2xXixB4Ty) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [Schools are building AI rules before they know the destination](https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2026/08/07/schools-are-building-ai-rules-before-they-know-the-destination/) _2026-08-07 · Scott Laband, Colorado Succeeds · eSchool News_ America’s schools are moving quickly to respond to the rise of artificial intelligence, with parents, teachers, administrators, and lawmakers working to wrap their arms around what this means for student education.