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Dr. Kara Stern

Dr. Kara Stern is the Director of Education and Engagement for SchoolStatus, the K–12 success platform. A former principal, she earned her PhD in Teaching and Learning from NYU and her MA in Education Leadership from Columbia University.

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When Parents Trust Schools, Student Attendance Improves

I recently helped analyze survey data from over 1,000 K–12 families about what they want from schools, and this insight stopped me cold: parents are asking for more communication than we’re giving them, especially when it comes to attendance.

What Do We Already Know About Our High Schoolers?

The recent cancellation of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) for 17-year-olds has sparked legitimate concerns about lost data.

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New “webugs” Book Series Encourages Kids to Celebrate Differences

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A New Way to Create Class Lists: Introducing the Sorting Wizard

The Sorting Wizard is an easy and free-to-use online tool that produces better, faster, and more reliable results for sorting classes than if it was done manually.

How to Bring STEM to Life with Seasonal 3D Printing Projects

Every classroom has traditions. Fall decorations. Winter art projects. Science fair displays. These are perfect opportunities to sneak in STEM learning.

New Immersive Platform Offers Glimpses Into the Daily Lives of Kids With ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia

The free digital tool by Understood.org uses simulations, videos, and expert resources to start conversations and challenge assumptions about learning and thinking differences.