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Today, @centegix.bsky.social released its new 2026 Safety Trends Report, which is based on an analysis of more than 346,000 alerts. Learn more and explore the key findings: www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

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New 2026 K-12 School Safety Trends Report, Based on More Than 346,000 Alerts, Shows How Schools Are Improving Response Times, Coordination, and Outcomes in Emergencies
/PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX®, the industry leader and most widely adopted wearable safety technology provider for K-12 education, today released its 2026 School...
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June 23, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Check out this story from @newsweek.com on how 89 K-12 school districts improved attendance: www.newsweek.com/schools-9-st...
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Schools in 9 states found a way to cut absenteeism—what worked?
One in four students misses enough school to fall behind—a new analysis suggests that trend can be reversed.
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June 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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For @teachmag.bsky.social, an Assistant Principal recently wrote about an incident where wearable panic buttons helped get help on scene fast.

Read his story here: teachmag.com/inside-a-rea...

#AlyssasLaw #SchoolSafety #K12
Inside a Real-Life School Safety Emergency
In a school safety emergency, seconds matter. I recently witnessed this first-hand.
teachmag.com
May 5, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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#GiveawayAlert! Want to win some free books for your classroom this #WorldBookDay? Make sure you enter our latest book giveaway before it closes on April 30th.

Submit your entry here: teachmag.com/submissions/
teachmag.bsky.social TEACH Mag @teachmag.bsky.social · Apr 11
It’s #NationalPetDay! Teachers, your pets deserve to be published. Submit them to our Teacher’s Pet column for the May/June issue and enter to win a book while you’re at it. teachmag.com/submissions

Deadline: April 30th

#EduSky #K12 #Magazine #OpenSubmission #Giveaway #TEACHMag
Image of 3 pets from previous Teacher's Pet column: two dogs and one cat.
April 23, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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📖 Check out this story on helping older readers from @teachmag.bsky.social! 📖

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Why Are Older K–12 Readers Struggling?
A new report provides actionable takeaways for policymakers, district leaders, and educators.
teachmag.com
April 24, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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🌳 Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Check out this NWEA piece for @edsource.org on preparing the next generation to tackle environmental challenges: edsource.org/2026/earth-d...

#EarthDay #K12 #EduSky
COMMENTARY: Preparing the next generation to tackle complex environmental challenges
Middle school science classrooms are shifting towards an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to better prepare students to solve complex, real-world problems that require collaboration across field...
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April 22, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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"How do you build products that work? We have decades of accumulated science of learning research, but it can be hard to get that research into the hands of classroom teachers."

Read more in this @fastcompany.com article: www.fastcompany.com/91529835/bri...

#EduSky #EdTech #K12
Bring research and evidence into classroom products
K-12 education can benefit from AI’s synthesis of research and curriculum standards.
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April 22, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Today, CENTEGIX, the K-12 leader in school safety and emergency response technology, announced it has acquired Pikmykid, a trusted leader in dismissal management, reunification, and other school safety solutions.

Read more here: www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

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CENTEGIX® Announces Acquisition of Pikmykid, Bringing Together Leaders in Emergency Response and Daily Safety Operations
/PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX, the K-12 leader in school safety and emergency response technology, today announced it has acquired Pikmykid, a trusted leader in...
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April 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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📗Learn more about the latest research-backed recommendations for helping older K-12 readers in this K-12 Dive story📘:

www.k12dive.com/news/older-r...
Grade 3-8 students need updated literacy skills supports, report says
The Advanced Education Research & Development Fund report offers insights into where older readers struggle and advice on how to help them.
www.k12dive.com
March 27, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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One Reading Skill Might Be Responsible for Many Older Students' Struggles: Learning how to break down multisyllable words is key to reading comprehension in older grades.
One Reading Skill Might Be Responsible for Many Older Students' Struggles
Learning how to break down multisyllable words is key to reading comprehension in older grades.
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March 25, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Schools Made Steady Progress Boosting Attendance With This Strategy Change: The timing and tenor of communication with families matter, according to a new analysis.
Schools Made Steady Progress Boosting Attendance With This Strategy Change
The timing and tenor of communication with families matter, according to a new analysis.
www.edweek.org
March 25, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Check out this @edweek.org story to learn more about how districts are using proactive, positive family engagement to improve student attendance:
www.edweek.org/leadership/s...

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Schools Made Steady Progress Boosting Attendance With This Strategy Change
The timing and tenor of communication with families matter, according to a new analysis.
www.edweek.org
March 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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This week, AERDF, a national nonprofit, released a new report that offers research-backed recommendations for supporting older readers.

Learn more here: aerdf.org/new-aerdf-re...

#EduSky #K12 #ReadingCrisis #Literacy
New AERDF Report Offers Recommendations for Addressing K-12 Reading Crisis - AERDF
The report, based on research from AERDF’s Reading Reimagined program, provides actionable takeaways for policymakers, district leaders, and educators.
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March 27, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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A new Midyear Attendance Report examined data from 146 districts serving 1.17 million students over three consecutive years. Districts engaging families through sustained, proactive programs are seeing promising gains. 🍏

📗Read more: www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

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March 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Over 220 children nationwide are smiling brighter, thanks to Concorde Career College’s National Children’s Dental Health Month initiative. Read more about their program to provide no-cost dental care here: www.concorde.edu/newsroom/kid...

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Kids Nationwide Received No-Cost Dental Services During National Children’s Dental Health Month
Over 220 children nationwide are smiling brighter, thanks to Concorde Career College’s National Children’s Dental Health Month initiative. Concorde hosted six1 events in Colorado, Florida, Oregon and ...
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March 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Learn more about improving math education through evidence-based approaches at this upcoming AERDF webinar! www.future-ed.org/event/webina...

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WEBINAR: Collective Learning, Lasting Impact: The EF+Math Resource Library
Hosted by Advanced Education Research & Development Fund, this webinar introduces the EF+Math Resource Library, a new collection of equity-centered tools and research that integrate executive function...
www.future-ed.org
February 20, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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America's Reading Crisis That No One Wants to Talk About www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
America's Reading Crisis That No One Wants to Talk About
“There’s this focus on K-3 without a lot of resources dedicated to helping the kids in secondary school who fell through the cracks."
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January 23, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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Donate to Support for Renee Good’s wife and son, organized by Mattie Weiss
Please support the wife and son of Renee Good as they grapple with the devastating … Mattie Weiss needs your support for Support for Renee Good’s wife and son
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January 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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Recently, Dr. Roderick Sams, from CENTEGIX, wrote an article for District Administration on why addressing school safety concerns will be a key part of tackling #ChronicAbsenteeism in 2026.

Read more here:
districtadministration.com/opinion/why-...

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Why school safety is key to tackling chronic absenteeism in 2026
While much of the conversation around chronic absenteeism has focused on academic recovery, family engagement, student motivation, and socioeconomic barriers like transportation, another factor is pla...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Check out this new @edsource.org article on cell phones, students, and #parenting: edsource.org/2025/parents...
COMMENTARY: Put down the phone: What my daughter taught me about parenting in the digital age
If we want cellphone bans to work, we need to look beyond the classroom. Because the truth is, our kids aren’t the only ones distracted. We parents are too.
edsource.org
December 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Learn more about a new @nwea.bsky.social study on higher temperatures and student math and reading performance in this story from @hechingerreport.org.

#Climate #EduSky #K12
Teachers unions leverage contracts to fight climate change
Teachers unions are pushing their school districts to take action on the climate crisis, says a new report.
hechingerreport.org
October 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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New NWEA research examines the impact of heat on K-12 academic outcomes.

Read more here: www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

#Climate #K12 #EduSky #EducationResearch
New NWEA Research Examines Impact of Heat on Academic Outcomes
/PRNewswire/ -- NWEA, a K-12 assessment and research organization, released today a new report examining the impact of environmental temperatures on student...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Commentary: Gen Z with no job? The trades have plenty of them www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/22/c...
Commentary: Gen Z with no job? The trades have plenty of them
Programs that prepare students for “skilled collar” jobs in high-demand fields offer a faster, more affordable pathway to fulfilling careers than traditional college.
www.orlandosentinel.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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In a new TEACH Magazine article, Dr. Chase, a K-12 superintendent, shares insights on family engagement and school safety.

"When families are informed, engaged, and included, they’re more likely to feel confident sending their children to school."

Read the article: teachmag.com/the-secret-t...
The Secret to Thriving Schools? Parents Who Feel Safe and Heard
Schools that keep families informed about safety measures create more trust and support.
teachmag.com
August 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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A new report based on attendance data from 1.3 million K-12 students in 172 districts reveals a steep decline in attendance from middle school onward. Read the report here: www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

#EduSky #ChronicAbsenteeism #Attendance
New Report Reveals Critical Turning Point in Student Attendance Patterns
/PRNewswire/ -- While chronic absenteeism continues to plague American schools, new data from SchoolStatus, studying 1.3 million students, shows that...
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August 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM