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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,…
And in other breaking K12 education news…
The Breakdown- Episode Archive:
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Free Pass to FETC
First time to FETC? Habitual attender? Either way, join the FETC Community on K12Leaders for a chance to win a FREE pass to FETC 2025…
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Antidotes for the Anxious Generation
K12Leader Carl Hooker shares interesting thoughts and can-do antidotes to support the Anxious Generation of students in today’s classroom. How are you supporting your tech-induced anxious students?
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Joining Forces to Shape the Future of Learning and Work
The future of education and work isn’t just over the horizon—it’s here, demanding we reimagine how we prepare learners and the workforce for an ever-shifting landscape.
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Revolutionizing School Safety with OneCard and CAASS
From Access411 on K12Leaders – how can an ID-based solution empower school staff and guardians to seamlessly monitor student movement throughout the day, enhancing safety and accountability?
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SEL Teacher Training
K12Leader Elizabeth Kemler shares some SEL freebies and Professional Pathway in her latest post!
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Reassess for Student Success: Turning Career Readiness Plans into Action
An article from K12Leader Elizabeth Kemler. “Career readiness isn’t a high school crash course—it’s a journey that begins early. Imagine a fourth-grader lighting up as she learns how her passion for building blocks could lead to a career in architecture. Or a middle schooler realizing his knack for resolving playground disputes could translate into a…
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Reassess for Student Success: Practical Advice for Career Readiness Programs
From K12Leaders author Elizabeth Kemler: “As educators, we share a common goal: to graduate students who are prepared for college and career. It’s ingrained in our mission statements and woven into the fabric of our daily efforts. But in the rapidly evolving landscape of work and higher education, it’s worth pausing to reflect on how…
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Empowering Students with Strategic Charging Solutions
While charging carts and charging stations are often an afterthought in many district budgets they are a surprisingly important contributor to time-on-instruction, classroom management, and…
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Kickemuit and Scoutlier Diving into the Ocean Twilight Zone Community
Welcome to the Diving into the Ocean Twilight Zone Community! Register below to join our community and access useful free resources, whether you’ve worked with…
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MCP Book Club Blog: Burying My Report Card; Making the Case for Equitable Grading
From K12Leader Nichole Freeman: “I hope you’ll connect with us in our MCP Book Club and join in for the Grading for Equity – What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms discussions so no student feels like they have to bury their report card.”