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Recruitment & Retention
What Makes a Strong Teacher Hire? Here’s What School Leaders Say
Recruiters for K-12 districts told the EdWeek Research Center what they look for in educator applicants.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Q&A
Cellphones: The 'Most Formidable Adversary' Schools Have Ever Faced
The Spokane schools in Washington paired cellphone restrictions with expanded extracurricular activities.
Budget & Finance
4 Ways States Could Reduce Property Taxes—And What It Means for Schools
Budgets beware: States are eyeing property-tax caps, exemptions, or eliminating them altogether.
Student Well-Being & Movement
AI Is Poised to Reshape Social-Emotional Learning. But for Better or Worse?
Educators and researchers are only beginning to understand the implications of the technology.
School & District Management
Opinion
12 Strategies Administrators Can Use to Prevent Staff Burnout (and Their Own)
Creating a healthier school culture begins with building trust, but it doesn't end there.
Families & the Community
How Parents Can Support Teachers In and Out of the Classroom
Online commenters say stronger parent partnerships can improve behavior and learning.
School & District Management
Heritage Foundation Targets Undocumented Students’ Access to Free Education
The conservative group put forward Project 2025, which has shaped Trump administration policy.
EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
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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- Professional Development Opinion Personal Finance Courses Are Booming. Do We Have the Teachers We Need?Too few teachers currently have the training or the confidence for the job, writes an expert in personal finance education.School & District Management Quiz What Do You Know About the Most Influential People in School Districts? Take Our QuizAnswer 7 questions about the superintendent profession.Equity & Diversity States Have Restricted Teaching on Social Justice. Is Teacher Preparation Next?A new Florida law will restrict what teacher-preparation programs can teach about racism and sexism.School Climate & Safety Opinion How Do Restorative Practices Work?Traditional punitive measures tend to reap more misbehavior.Families & the Community Opinion What Student Impacted You Most as a Young Teacher?Paying attention to students and their families can provide some of the most valuable lessons to teachers.Student Well-Being & Movement Download The Power of Student-Teacher Relationships: A Downloadable GuideUnderstanding student cues and responding appropriately can help teachers manage difficult student behavior.
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In this roundtable, special education administrators will share real-world strategies for building programs that support student growth w...
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College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through Real-World Learning
This Spotlight highlights a growing shift toward career-connected learning, which blends academic content with real-world applications.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Prevention Over Remediation: The Role of Strong Tier 1 Instruction in MTSS
This Spotlight highlights how effective Tier 1 instruction in grades K–5 can improve literacy and math outcomes.
- Recruitment & Retention Video How to Support Early-Career Teachers: Advice From Native EducatorsThey were new teachers fresh out of a graduate program to create a Native teacher pipeline. Today, neither is still in that position.Student Achievement What the Research Says Students Are Regaining Academic Ground—Except in MathSchools report fewer students below grade level in most core subjects, federal data show.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion You Think Social-Emotional Learning Is a Bad Idea. Maybe This Will Change Your MindWhy are some educators and parents opposed to SEL, when it's about making students stronger?Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Students Are Stressed Out. Here’s How to Help ThemStudents might think that doing less is the solution to stress. But this activity could be more useful.School & District Management What the Research Says What a Difference a Day Makes: How Schools Can Harness More Learning TimeSchools that are in session the longest provide five more weeks a year of learning time than those at the bottom of the scale.School & District Management What Principals Can Do to Take Care of Their Own Mental HealthPrincipals need to feel less lonely to improve their mental health.
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Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
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