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New graduation requirement for current 12th graders In hopes to see more 12th graders college bound, the Texas Education Agency has issued a new requirement starting with current seniors. All students must complete a FAFSA, TASFA, or an opt out form in order to graduate. Dallas ISD is providing support to students and parents to complete the applications.

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For many Dallas teens, reacting without thinking can be deadly. A new effort within DISD can help. Six Dallas ISD high schools are piloting two new programs to teach teens how to pause before allowing a misunderstanding to become an altercation. Curriculum for Becoming a Man (BAM) and Working on Womanhood (WOW) involves restorative small-group circles and one-on-one sessions with youth specialists as teens learn to focus on topics such as impulse control, emotional self-regulation, and coping with trauma.

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3 major pandemic challenges still vexing students, teachers and schools in North Texas Increased interruptions due to frequent student and staff absences have had a major effect on learning across North Texas. School leaders are concerned that the upcoming STAAR tests have not adapted to the hardships at schools, causing extra pressure to be put on students and educators. Students and teachers also continue to deal with mental health issues, and school leaders note that better support is needed in the coming years.

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Statewide News

Apprenticeship Program In Texas To Address Teacher Talent Pipeline The first paid teacher residency apprenticeships will soon be offered by Dallas College, allowing participants a chance to gain real-world experience and earn a salary while earning a teaching degree. Students will earn $30,000 in year-long residencies beginning in Fall 2022.

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TEA Announces Immediate Expansion of Teacher Vacancy Task Force to Include Two Dozen Additional Texas Public School Teachers The Teacher Vacancy Task Force launched on March 10 has now been expanded to include current classroom teachers as well as school system administrators. The task force aims to address the significant staffing challenges facing Texas public schools and make recommendations to address these issues. Read More From The Texas Education Agency

National News

Schools Want to ‘Accelerate’ Student Learning. Here’s What That Means Accelerated learning is an educational strategy many schools are banking on for academic recovery from the pandemic. The approach is to teach students on-level concepts even if they have gaps from the previous year by identifying which concepts are most crucial and focusing on those standards. For acceleration to work, districts must provide teacher training, instructional strategy, and additional support in terms of feedback to those in the classroom.

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6 in 10 teachers experienced physical violence or verbal aggression during COVID A survey conducted by the American Psychological Association found that 59% of teachers and 58% of administrators reported being victimized in some way at work during the 2020-2021 school year. Physical aggression from students is attributed to other unmet needs, and experts believe teachers can be better trained to de-escalate situations. Verbal aggression is most likely to come from parents.

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Community college enrollment is down, but skilled-trades programs are booming Two year colleges are down 750,000 students in enrollment, but associate’s degree programs in skilled-trades such as HVAC, construction, and auto repair have seen enrollment numbers increase. Many students see the value in graduating with a skilled-trade program as it holds the possibility of securing a high-paying job without taking on too much debt.

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