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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:
The Next Era of Education Starts with YOU!
Education is entering a new era—one driven by innovation, authenticity, and human connection. And at the center of it is K12Leaders 2.0 , a vibrant…
High School to College: Arts-based SEL & Student Success Planning
This article discusses one of the most effective, yet often overlooked vehicles for fostering Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) – arts education. Let’s…
K12Leaders 2.0: The Future of Connected Learning
The future of education isn’t just happening in classrooms—it’s unfolding in real-time conversations, peer collaborations, and brave idea-sharing that transcends walls and zip codes. And…
Goodbye Spam. Hello Productivity: Why K12Leaders 2.0 Is the Educator Space You’ve Been Waiting For
In today’s digital world, most professional networks are designed for maximum reach , not maximum relevance . As educators, we log in seeking meaningful conversations…
Breaking Down Barriers: Why AAC Access is Critical for Educational Equity
Communication is more than just words—it’s the foundation of human connection, learning, and self-expression. For many K-12 students with communication disabilities, Augmentative and Alternative Communication…
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.
