ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hanover Research, a leading provider of data and insights to K-12 leaders, has released its annual Trends in K-12 Education report. Drawing from work with more than 350 school districts, the report highlights new and continued challenges and priorities for K-12 districts in 2022. From the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic downturn to funding allocation decisions through Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) and charged local politics, the report outlines how these factors will shape the coming year for administrators and educators across areas concerning equity, staff retention, and student success.
"Hanover is privileged to advise and collaborate with hundreds of local, regional, and state education institutions across the nation, helping them tackle the complex challenges of education today. While each school district is unique, we have found overarching trends impacting district management of their boards, community relations and resources, educator turnover, and to the need for a renewed, urgent focus on student social-emotional learning and well-being" says Anil Prahlad, chief research officer, Hanover Research. "We believe that the trends, recommendations, and case examples outlined in this report will help district leaders navigate the evolving challenges they will face in the coming year."
Key trends examined in the report include:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives Face Risk of Derailment
- Districts Confront Record-High Teacher Turnover
- Students Continue to Struggle with Trauma and Learning Loss
- Politically Charged Atmospheres Create Challenges for District Leaders
- Short-Term Funding Requires Complex, Collaborative Decision-Making
"K–12 districts now have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to re-envision how they fulfill their missions, to reconsider how teachers teach, to re-examine how students learn, and to determine how to best engage staff and communities,", says Sid Phillips, chief growth officer at Hanover Research. "While some of these emerging challenges may be cyclical, there is increasing recognition that others may be structural, requiring major shifts in K–12 education leadership approaches. This year's report offers prescriptive guidance to district leaders on how to address these challenges including strategies around managing various constituents, providing support for educator well-being, prioritizing the social and emotional needs of students, and advancing equity in school systems."
To access the full report, click here.
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