A statewide study found that students in the most effective schools attended about seven more days per year than similar students in the least effective schools.
More than 100 districts have lost students, with some seeing enrollment fall by as much as 40 percent.
Salaries and local cost of living are generally intertwined, but no state pays enough for teachers to live comfortably.
Districts are experimenting with safe parking programs as student homelessness continues to rise.
The first non-pandemic enrollment drop in nearly 40 years could force difficult budget and staffing decisions.
The new course, which places particular emphasis on Christian faith and American exceptionalism, is meant to rival Advanced Placement U.S. History.
Officials hope higher salaries will ease recruitment and retention challenges in schools statewide.
Early data shows higher postsecondary enrollment, though many students change direction after graduation.
Leaders say better use of existing data can help identify gaps in education-to-workforce pipelines.
The new tool provides weekly attendance data, aiming to help schools spot trends early and intervene before students fall behind.
Tiny districts with some per-pupil costs exceeding $100,000 are weighing closures that could devastate entire communities.
A new projection finds 442 institutions could shut down or merge within a decade as enrollment declines and financial pressures mount.
Agreements with three unions deliver major raises while raising new concerns about the district’s long-term financial stability.
Districts across San Diego County are experimenting with policies and guidance as they navigate rapid classroom adoption.
Teachers say low-rigor industry certifications have become a common pathway to diplomas, particularly in under-resourced schools.
Limited treatment options have pushed educators to integrate addiction recovery directly into the school system.
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