The student mental health crisis has been declared the “Crisis of Our Time” by the U.S. Surgeon General. This crisis, exacerbated by the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, has left many students grappling...
The article below was written in partnership and published with k12dive.com and Pearson Assessments. Originally published on August 15, 2022. Mental health challenges have long been something K-12 educators have needed to watch for...
What is EVAAS? SAS’ Education Visualization and Analytics Solution (EVAAS) is a web-based reporting system available to all districts and schools in Michigan. Designed to support educators and administrators as they reflect on past...
By Dr. Stacey S. Levin, Senior Director of Research, Evaluation, and Innovation at Starr Commonwealth Children have a universal need to feel that they belong. Belonging, a foundational principle in the Circle of Courage...
How skipping the morning meal affects academics In the stress of getting out the door in the morning, younger kids may look for something quick to grab for breakfast on-the-go, while teens may reach...
School safety is on the minds of every school community member – from educators to students, parents to bus drivers. It impacts everyone in the school community. AASA, the national superintendents association, focused on...
By Amanda Barbour, Leadership Development Strategist, Capturing Kids’ Hearts Today’s educational landscape holds a multitude of challenges and opportunities. Think of it as a melting pot of standards and requirements, student needs and desired...
By Dr. Amanda Holdsworth, Executive Director of the Michigan Association for Career & Technical Education (MI ACTE) At the William D. Ford Career-Technical Center in Wayne-Westland Community Schools, Principal and District Career Technical Education...
As the 2023 year begins and the second half of the school year swings into full gear, Neola recognizes the challenges impacting how each District, administrator, teacher, and support staff member provides student services....
Providing a Framework for Your Communications Plans By Jacqlyn Burde, managing director, director of education marketing, Galapagos Marketing Every year, Galapagos surveys a representative sample of parents across Michigan. Why? Because it provides a...
