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'We’re Going Grassroots': How a Principal of the Year Is Boosting AP Enrollment
Jason Johnson, the high school principal of the year, wants every student to succeed.
Families & the Community
Opinion
'Easy, Positive, and Judgment Free.' How Families Can Support Their Children
Educators share their best advice for working with parents and guardians on student learning.
School & District Management
Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year Is Tackling Student Anxiety
How William Toungette created a supportive school environment.
Student Well-Being & Movement
What Do Students Need From Sex Ed.? Would New Proposals Help?
With federal sex education grants in peril, an Iowa sex educator says student needs have changed.
School & District Management
‘We’ve Got to Do It With Love’: How This Principal of the Year Fosters Belonging
Sonia Ruiz has been named the 2026 Middle School Principal of the Year.
School Climate & Safety
School Buses Should Have Alcohol Detection to Prevent Drunken Driving, NTSB Says
The push follows a West Virginia crash that forced a student to have his leg amputated.
School Climate & Safety
Steps to Follow for a Smooth, Successful, and Safe Graduation Ceremony
Graduation ceremonies pose unique logistical challenges for school districts. Preparation is key.
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We are excited to introduce our 2026 class of EdWeek Leaders To Learn From. These district leaders have shown persistence and creativity as they navigate the challenges facing schools in an increasingly diverse, rapidly changing world.
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- School & District Management High School Assistant Principal of the Year Focuses on Equity, Student BehaviorAmanda Jamerson focused on addressing student discipline.School & District Management Opinion A Heartbreaking Meeting With a Teacher Changed How I See AccountabilityToo often, principals confuse accountability with fear.School & District Management Q&A How a School Photo CEO Dealt With a Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracy TheoryLifetouch's CEO discusses the company's response to social media rumors alleging ties to Jeffrey Epstein.Families & the Community Their School Burned Down. Then They Picked Up Their PaintbrushesA group of 15 students in California used art to celebrate and grieve the school they lost to fire.School & District Management 'Tiptoe and Be Delicate’: How Educators Are Cautiously Broaching the Iran WarDespite the volatility of the topic, classroom discussions of the conflict in Iran have been relatively muted.Student Achievement Opinion Should Teachers Offer Extra Credit? Yea or Nay?Educators discuss whether extra credit warps grading or reinforces skills students will use later.
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Spotlight on Teacher PD: A Key to the Best Literacy Gains
Strong student reading outcomes require sustained, high-quality teacher PD to build expertise and improve instruction across grades.
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- School & District Management How 4 Principals Use Student Voice to Improve School CulturePrincipals share how to ensure students are true partners in shaping their schools.School Climate & Safety Q&A Restorative Practices Aren't Consequence-Free, Says a Student Discipline ExpertConsistent consequences are important to managing student behavior, says the author of a new book on discipline.Student Absenteeism The Lesson Schools Can Learn From Student-Athletes' Attendance DataA new study has some insights for schools as they struggle to cut chronic absenteeism.School & District Management Opinion Formative Assessments Aren’t Just ‘Teacher Work.’ Principals Need to Care, TooTeachers and leaders often find themselves on different pages when it comes to student progress.Student Well-Being & Movement Then & Now Schools and 'Family Values': A Reboot of a Familiar DebateThe "success sequence" is the latest in a long line of proposals to have schools take up responsible decisionmaking.School & District Management Explainer The 4-Day School Week: What Research Shows About the Alternative ScheduleMore schools have shifted to the four-day week. How common is it? Does it save money and attract teachers?
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