Are you ready for back to school? Of course you are that’s why I’m here to guide you through what it takes to be successful in the new school year. As we gear up for the 2024-25 school year, it’s essential to prepare K-12 students for success. My guide will cover 4 key areas: materials, technology, health, and nutrition.

Material Success

Supplies for Success

The right school supplies can make a significant difference in a student’s academic experience¹². Here are tips for choosing the right materials:

1. Personalized Supply Lists: Websites like TeacherLists provide personalized back-to-school supply lists for K-12 grades¹. Parents can shop their school’s supply lists and even prefill their online shopping cart with one click¹.
2. Budgeting: With the rising cost of school supplies, it’s important to budget wisely². Consider investing in durable products that can last a few years².

EdTech Tools for Student Success

Technology plays a crucial role in modern education. Here are some trends to watch out for in 2024:

1. National Educational Technology Plan (NETP): The U.S. Department of Education has released the 2024 NETP, focusing on closing the digital access, design, and use divides³.
2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Classroom: AI is growing in classrooms as a tool to aid teachers and reduce burnout rates⁴.
3. Hybrid Learning Models: The integration of hybrid learning models continues, allowing for a blend of in-person and online learning⁵.

Prioritizing Health

Health, both physical and mental, is a critical factor in a student’s ability to succeed in school. Here are strategies for promoting health:

1. Mental Health Support: Schools are focusing on improving school climate, implementing multi-tiered systems of support, and rethinking funding strategies to strengthen mental health support for students⁶⁷.
2. Physical Health: Incorporating regular physical activity that students enjoy can contribute to overall health⁸.

Nutrition for Optimal Learning

Proper nutrition is crucial for students’ cognitive development and learning potential. You cannot learn on an empty stomach so here are a few nutrition tips:

1. Healthy School Meals: The USDA has updated its nutrition requirements for school meals, gradually phasing in required changes over time⁹.
2. Healthy Eating Habits: Encourage students to incorporate a variety of nutrient-rich foods in their diet, stay hydrated, and practice mindful eating¹⁰.

Give these 4 areas the highest priority so we can help K-12 students have a successful and enriching school year in 2024.

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