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Solving Chronic Absenteeism Isn't 'One-Size-Fits-All,' This Leader Says
Proactive, sensitive communication with families can make a big difference.
Recruitment & Retention
District Leaders Want to Retain Talent. They Need to Look Beyond Just Compensation
There are steps K-12 leaders can take to keep teachers and principals in the leadership pipeline, administrators say.
School & District Management
Opinion
The News Headlines Are Draining Educators. 5 Things That Can Help
School leaders can take concrete steps to manage the impact of the political upheaval.
School & District Management
Texas Leader Named Superintendent of the Year
The 2026 superintendent of the year has led his district through rapid growth amid a local housing boom.
Student Well-Being & Movement
How a District Used Data to Fight Students' Gambling and Vaping
School officials figured out when kids faced the most pressure and worked from there.
School & District Management
On Capitol Hill, Relieved Principals Press for Even More Federal Support
With the fiscal 2026 budget maintaining level K-12 funding, principals look to the future.
Budget & Finance
How Do Schools Solve a Problem Like Property Taxes?
Politicians or activists in at least 10 states are pitching the end of one of schools' chief revenue sources.
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- Student Well-Being & Movement How Teaching Kids 'Digital Agency' Can Make Social Media a Positive Place for ThemDigital agency includes a set of skills educators can teach to help students avoid social media "thinking traps."School & District Management Women Superintendents Experience Bias on the Climb to LeadershipInterpersonal slights and inequities make it hard for women to land the job and stay in it.Recruitment & Retention What the Research Says Some Positive Signs for the Teacher Pipeline, But It's Not All Good. What 3 Studies SayTeacher-prep enrollment is stabilizing, but school-level turnover is still high.Student Well-Being & Movement The News Media Can Be Especially Depressing for LGBTQ+ StudentsFrom Nex Benedict's death to transgender athlete bills, educators must understand the ripple effects of these events, experts say.Budget & Finance Why Schools—and Teachers—May Need to Brace for Higher Health Insurance CostsDistricts are seeing higher health insurance costs and more challenges in providing affordable care to staff and their families.School & District Management Fewer of Today's Superintendents Are at Retirement AgeA new survey of superintendents adds to what we know about the people who lead the nation's school districts.
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.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on How Schools Can Elevate Their CTE Offerings
CTE is evolving to meet the demands of a high-tech economy by including AI literacy, advanced technical skills, and real-world experience.
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- School & District Management The State of Rural Schools, in Charts: Funding, Graduation Rates, Performance, and MoreRural schools receive less funding on average from states, but they still deal with the mental health and academic crises facing all schools.School & District Management Student School Board Members Want More Meaningful Roles. Here's How They're Working For ThemStudent school board members take steps to meaningfully work with adults—starting by educating themselves.School & District Management Here's What District Leaders Are Most Thankful for This ThanksgivingSix superintendents share what—and who—is on their gratitude lists.Professional Development Hybrid PD May Be the Best of Both Worlds, School Leaders SayPrincipals debate the upsides and downsides of online professional development for teachers.Student Achievement Quiz QUIZ: How Are Students Doing Academically? Test Your KnowledgeAnswer these seven questions about American students' academic performance in recent years.School & District Management Report Outlines the Distinct Challenges Facing Rural SchoolsThey enroll more students than the 100 largest districts combined, but rural schools have higher operating costs and lower teacher pay.
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