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Student Well-Being
Student Well-Being Report Shows How Kids Are Doing in Education and Beyond
Student well-being has seen some progress, but education continues to decline.
School & District Management
Opinion
For Principals, Emotional Intelligence Is More Than Just Being ‘Nice’
Emotions are contagious. When leaders struggle, the school environment does, too.
School & District Management
Opinion
How Can Principals Grow the Next Generation of Teachers? Listen to My Student
Here’s what made this high schooler want to become a public school teacher.
Student Well-Being
Quiz: What Are the Best Ways to Fight Chronic Absenteeism?
What does the research say about fighting absenteeism? What gets in the way of students attending school? Quiz yourself!
Budget & Finance
How This District Headed Off Misinformation About Its School Bond Campaign
School bonds are hot-button issues for districts—and ripe for misinformation campaigns.
School & District Management
Online Rumors Can Tear School Communities Apart. How Leaders Are Fighting Back
AI, cellphones, and social media have complicated districts' communication strategies and have made fact-checking a crucial strategy.
Student Well-Being
The Number of Students Getting Free School Meals Is in Flux. Why?
New York has become the latest state to make school meals free to all students regardless of income.
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- Student Achievement Teens Are Confident They Can Succeed in Class. Do Teachers Agree?Survey examines student confidence in STEM and English/language arts classes.School & District Management How Los Angeles Schools Are Responding to the ICE Raids and ProtestsThe school year in Los Angeles is ending amid immigration raids, protests, and the activation of National Guard troops and Marines.School & District Management Download How to Boost Teacher Morale: A Guide for District Leaders (DOWNLOADABLE)Our discussion guide for district leaders has three takeaways about teachers' attitudes toward their job. Use it to jump start PD with your team.Equity & Diversity Trump Admin. Vows to End School Desegregation Orders. Some Say They're Still NeededCivil rights activists say it would leave families with little recourse when they face discrimination.Families & the Community The Low-Cost, Low-Lift Way These Districts Used to Reduce Student AbsencesDozens of districts tested this strategy as one component of their absenteeism-fighting strategy.Professional Development Opinion Here’s What Happens When You Let Students Run Your Teacher PDTeachers need more opportunities for experiential learning. That’s where students can come in.
Budget & Finance
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Education Finance?
Answer 7 questions about education finance.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Understand The School Boards’ Role in K-12 Purchasing?
Vendors often underestimate how—and when—school boards shape deals. This quiz unpacks what you really need to know.
Families & the Community
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Building Strong School & Home Connections?
Answer 7 questions about building strong family and school connections.
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- School & District Management No More Fresh Fruits and Veggies: Schools Grapple With Loss of Federal FundingThe Local Food to Schools program, which was canceled by the Trump administration, helped schools get fresh, local produce.Equity & Diversity Opinion Let DEI Practices Die. Replace Them With Something BetterIndividual student agency enabled by strong families and schools can lead students to success, writes a researcher.Student Well-Being What School Leaders Learned When They Talked to Families About AbsenteeismA district enlisted its community to find out why students were missing school and responded accordingly.Professional Development What’s Happening to Federal Money for Teacher Training?Key federal teacher-training grants have been delayed for this year, and may be consolidated or eliminated in fiscal 2026.School & District Management How Schools Think Their Legal Expenses Will Change Under TrumpThe first few months of the Trump administration have been like "drinking from a fire hose," an education attorney said.School & District Management How Schools Are Reaching Immigrant Families Over SummerExperts advise district leaders to stay up to date on immigration policy changes.
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