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How a School Nurse Convinced Parents to Vaccinate Their Kids Against Measles
“We know that parents trust not only nurses, but especially school nurses," said Kate King, a school nurse in Columbus, Ohio.
School & District Management
Opinion
Lawmakers Don’t Know What Happens in Schools. Principals Can Help
School leaders must fight to take education funding off the political battlefield.
School & District Management
Principals Can't Manage Teacher Morale Alone. Enter the Go-Between
Principals can't check in with every teacher. Can a go-between leader help them out?
School & District Management
Opinion
5 Cost-Free Ways to Make Life Better for Teachers (Downloadable)
Two educators offer school leaders simple suggestions for improving the lives of teachers and students in this guide.
Student Well-Being
How Medicaid Spending Cuts Could Harm Schools
Districts use Medicaid to cover costs of special education, student services. Cuts to the program would hurt, superintendents said.
School & District Management
Q&A
Speaking Up for Students Is Part of This Principal's Job
Terri Daniels, the National Advocacy Champion of the Year, says principals must advocate on behalf of their students.
School & District Management
1 in 4 Students Are Chronically Absent. 3 Tools to Change That
Chronic absenteeism is a daunting problem. But district leaders aren't alone in facing it, and there are ways they can fight it.
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1 / 8[Kids] rise to the occasion over, and over, and over, and over again, if you have people who believe in them and people who remove barriers and put opportunities in front of them.
We knew from that point on that we had built a bridge, that our students could feel normal, they could play with their own siblings at home. And I think for us, that was everything.
When parents and students feel connected to school, they are more likely to come.
I’ve sat in a room with other educators and other HR folks, and they all agree, we need to pay teachers more.
When it comes to equity work, if you put your human hat on and don’t worry about the terminology or whatever...then we’re on to something.
If we want to fix this equity issue in terms of not enough girls and students of color enrolling in computer science, I believe we need to start them young.
It’s not just a one-off. It’s not just a program. Family engagement has to be embedded, just like curriculum and instruction.
If you choose nothing, then the world is going to take you where it takes you. Isn’t it much more powerful if you drive your own ship and guide your own path, so that you can actively make those choices, as opposed to the world making the choices for you?
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Equity & Diversity Anti-DEI Policies Are Ramping Up—With Big Implications for College AccessA new study looks at how students of color could be affected by policies that ban DEI efforts.
Budget & Finance Schools Are Already Seeing Higher Prices Due to Trump's TariffsSupplies that schools rely on are already becoming more expensive in some cases as a result of tariffs. They also cause broader uncertainty.
School & District Management School Leaders Look Out for Students as Trump Steps Up Immigration EnforcementExperts say there are steps schools can take to proactively address mental health concerns stemming from ramped-up immigration enforcement.
Student Well-Being Opinion After 57 Years in Education, Here’s How I’ve Learned to Build CommunityHere are my favorite rituals for creating a positive classroom climate.
Families & the Community Moms for Liberty Has a 'University.' What Is It Teaching?In 2025, the prominent conservative group Moms for Liberty launched Moms for Liberty University, or M4LU.
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As school technology budgets face increasing scrutiny, administrators seek innovative and cost-effective solutions for their existing device fleets. ChromeOS Flex has emerged as a powerful problem-solver, offering a way to revitalize aging PCs and Macs by extending their lifespan and bringing the benefits of ChromeOS to familiar hardware.
English Learners
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Spotlight on Supporting Emergent Bilinguals
This Spotlight will explore strategies to best support English learners in their language acquisition and academic success.
School Climate & Safety
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Spotlight on Enhancing School Safety and Emergency Response
This Spotlight will help you explore proactive measures and effective strategies for enhancing school safety and emergency response.
Assessment
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Standardized Testing & Improving Student Outcomes?
Answer 7 questions about improving standardized testing and student outcomes.
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School & District Management Quiz: Do You Know How Much Time Students Spend Learning at School?Answer four true-or-false questions to see how much you know about the amount of time U.S. students spend in school and learning.
Equity & Diversity N.Y. Public Schools Tell Trump Administration They Won't Comply With DEI OrderNew York officials question whether the federal agency has the authority to make demands to end DEI practices in public schools.
School & District Management Work or Play? How Principals Are Spending Spring BreakSome principals are catching up on TV and traveling, while others are preparing for the last stretch of the school year.
Student Well-Being Interactive Tips for Turning a School Garden Into a Rich Learning OpportunitySchool gardens boost learning by blending academics with hands-on skills like SEL, finance, and community involvement.
Student Well-Being Download How to Grow a School Garden on a BudgetStart a school garden with repurposed materials, community support, and creative learning—indoors or out—on any budget.
Recruitment & Retention Will Fired Federal Workers Consider Teaching? Some Schools May Soon Find OutThousands of federal employees face unemployment. Some states and districts see an opportunity to recruit skilled workers to the classroom.
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