Professional Development
How a Chicago-area superintendent builds positive culture from the top
Krish Mohip, superintendent of Proviso Township High Schools District 209 in Illinois, speaks with K-12 Dive about his rapid career advancement, transformation experiences in Chicago and Youngstown, and current strategies in Proviso for culture building, absenteeism intervention, and leadership support.
How a California school is streamlining its approach to SEL supports
Foussat Language Academy, a K-5 magnet school in California's Oceanside Unified School District, piloted a multi-tiered system of supports for social-emotional learning last semester. The model pairs brief in-class SEL lessons with counselor and clinician screening to expedite mental health interventions. After a successful initial pilot, the program is now fully launched, with teacher training scheduled for August.
Immigrant history delivers the past through the eyes of everyday people
The Tenement Museum in New York City hosts its second annual summer teacher institute, helping educators explore teaching immigration history and connect it with students' own family stories. Participating teachers say this approach makes students more engaged with history and fosters an understanding of diverse cultures.
How schools can tackle mental well-being for teens in military families
A National Military Family Association survey reveals that 22% of military teens report low mental well-being, and nearly 30% had thoughts of self-harm in the past six months. Experts emphasize the need for schools to establish preventive support systems, including peer connections and trusted adults, to counter the effects of frequent relocations and deployments.
Week In Review: Where enrollment is and isn’t in decline
This week's review focuses on enrollment changes, teacher vacancies, social media lawsuits, AI applications, phone bans, and progress on multiple education policies.
This New York superintendent is embracing a human-first approach to AI in schools
Before becoming an educator, Jared Bloom was an internet industry professional. In 2000, he began teaching in New York City public schools, later taking on administrative roles, and now serves as the superintendent of the Franklin Square Union Free School District. The district, with 1,900 students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, is integrating AI in a 'human-first' manner. Bloom spoke with K-12 Dive about the use of AI tools, teacher training, and communication strategies with parents.