Important new data from RAND/CRPE on AI uptake in edu.

We asked students what they need to prepare them for a 'good life' after high school. Their answers? Better, more in-depth college prep, more info on different pathways outside of college, and more support from trusted adults. Read more: crpe.org/a-good-life-af…

Workhelix is a startup cofounded by Stanford's Erik Brynjolfsson. It automates analysis of an org's tasks to identify which can be augmented with AI. Potentially huge benefits for #k12 school districts Robin Lake Frederick M. Hess @chadaldeman #suptchat #edchat #edpolicy
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It was a tremendous group and gorgeous setting!

Important new CRPE report on implementing strategic staffing. Bottom line: school leaders need support to do this important work. Bryan Hassel Stephanie Banchero Brent Maddin Heather Peske

Important thread by my colleague Ashley Jochim

There are times when we should take a long deep breath and contemplate the power of the individual. Such is the case with the passing of Don Shalvey, a man who was a tremendous source of energy, inspiration, and laughter for me and for so many. open.substack.com/pub/eduwonk/p/…

Key for this district is asking schools to do Plan So Study Act (PDSA) cycles around attendance. Schools that see results are motivated to keep trying more solutions and seeing results (or stop doing things that are not working).

Another for absenteeism: celebrate and reward (access to events etc) not just for perfect attendance but also for improved attendance. Consider something fun like a special athletic event for kids you need to re-engage.

Another strategy for addressing absenteeism: developing a team of folks (from attendance takers to counselors etc) to reach out to kids and let them know they care, want to see them graduate.

One strategy mentioned in this district is *preventing* chronic absences by focusing on kids headed toward chronic but not there yet. Build relationships etc before it's too late.

Great to see this urban school district diving deep into attendance data and looking at the impact of school level strategies to address absenteeism.

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In other words, could AI provide a cure for Baumol's Disease in education and other sectors? What would it take? Marguerite Roza

Nearly 9 in 10 educators feel students should be taught how AI works sometime before they graduate from high school. edweek.org/technology/how…

New from us on AI policy! crpe.org/new-state-ai-p…

🔮 What’s on the horizon for education in 2024? Our oracle in residence, Robin Lake, offers her predictions for the upcoming year. We’ll revisit these in December to see which predictions came true. The 74

Good piece on the broad potential dangers and opportunities re: AI and democracy. John Bailey plus.thebulwark.com/p/how-authorit…

Past time to rethink high school.

🎓A new study by CRPE & Center for Public Research and Leadership of 6 New England high schools during the pandemic recovery period provides insights from students, caregivers, and educators about how schools can innovate to prepare graduates for a “good life” on their own terms. bit.ly/42gGdRI