The Dashboard: A Blog for K-12 Superintendents & Educators | Dr. Kara Stern

What K-12 Educators Are Focusing On As We Start 2023-2024

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Dr. Kara Stern

Updated: September 7, 2023

We reached out to educators to understand their priorities as we embark on the 2023-2024 school year. Their insights shed light on the common challenges faced...

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The 10 Best Ways to Bring Families Into Your Classroom, Virtually

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Dr. Kara Stern

Updated: August 24, 2023

If we want to give students the best shot at success this year, we need to ramp up classroom communications.

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Best Back-to-School Hack? Start Your Communications in Summer

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Dr. Kara Stern

Updated: August 3, 2023

Sharing updates with families when school is in session is a no-brainer. There are always school schedules and activities, lunch menus, due dates, and events...

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How to Make the Most of Your Welcome Back Letter

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Dr. Kara Stern

Updated: July 16, 2023

Did you know emails with the word 'welcome' have a significantly higher open rate than all other emails? True story!

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3 Reasons ESSER Covers School Communications

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Dr. Kara Stern

Updated: May 9, 2023

Often when districts are thinking about Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER), they’re thinking, “HVAC."

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The Case for Coming to School: One Strategy for Improving Attendance

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Dr. Kara Stern

Updated: April 17, 2023

My dad used to open every conversation with, “What do you want first, the good news or the bad news?”

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3 Ways ChatGPT Can Help with Your School Communications

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Dr. Kara Stern

Updated: March 30, 2023

Everybody's talking about ChatGPT and how it's going to impact what happens in the classroom.

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Teens, Absenteeism & School-Connectedness: 1 Simple Fix

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Dr. Kara Stern

Updated: March 13, 2023

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5 Key School Communications Tips for At-Risk Students

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Dr. Kara Stern

Updated: February 28, 2023

When we think about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) district goals, school-home communications need to be part of the equation.

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