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We readout and breakdown the top education headlines from across the web every weekday morning so you stay up to date on everything affecting K12 education. Click to read the highlighted stories we discuss and weigh in with your insights. Your perspective matters, and this podcast is all about fostering a vibrant community of K12 leaders.
Today’s featured stories include:
Why is a Grading System Touted as More Accurate, Equitable So Hard to Implement?
The Breakdown K12LeadersThis reporting is based on an original story by Amanda Geduld in The 74 As…
Fight Over School Funding Formula Could Lead to Big Bucks for Schools
The Breakdown K12LeadersOriginally published in Mississippi Today by Bobby Harrison A battle is brewing in the Mississippi…
Missouri lawmakers want voters to decide whether schools can shift to four-day weeks
The Breakdown K12LeadersOriginally reported in The Kansas City Star by Anna Sago and Kacen Bayless Large Missouri…
Added responsibilities, wages are driving teachers out of the profession- a K12Leaders’ Summary
The Breakdown K12LeadersThe teaching profession in the United States has been facing significant challenges in recent years,…
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The Breakdown- Episode Archive:
Tech’ing it One Step at a Time: Reflections on supporting diverse learners to thrive in a digital world
As someone who transitioned from a career in medical speech language pathology to K-12 education, I’ve witnessed firsthand the disconnect between students’ brilliant ideas and…
K12Leaders 2.0 is Coming!
🌎 A District-Wide Hub for Announcements, Events & Planning Schools move fast, and communication needs to keep up . K12Leaders 2.0 is redefining how districts…
K12Leaders 2.0: Collaboration Without Limits
A Better K12Leaders is on the way, and we think collaboration should not be hampered by boundaries. Departments shouldn’t operate like silos, and educators deserve…
Parenting in the Age of AI
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is woven into the lives of our children—from virtual assistants and homework helpers to social media…
Conflict, Anxiety, and Collaboration
The key to unlocking our full potential lies in our ability to shift from the limbic, survival-oriented mode to the prefrontal, sage-like state of being.
Don’t fight imposter syndrome
And don’t give in either MITCHELL WEISBURGH Mar 29, 2025 Imposter syndrome is an example of a larger phenomenon, and when we fight it, we…
An AI Scope-And-Sequence for K12
We all know that AI is here to stay and will be very much a part of the our students’ future world. Educators have had…
Redefining Leadership in Education: EVERYONE is a Leader!
At K12Leaders, we champion the belief that everyone in the educational ecosystem is a leader. Leadership isn’t confined to titles or offices—it’s a mindset and…
Exploring the Ocean’s Final Frontier: How Kids Are Building Robots for the Twilight Zone
Real-World Science in Action—And in the Classroom “We know more about the surface of Mars than we do about the depths of our own oceans.”…
🚀Unlocking Innovative Change in Schools: It Starts with THIS. 🚀
Overcome resistance, apathy, or conflict when implementing new initiatives by referencing these books.
