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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 A Mental Health Screening Saved Students’ Lives in This DistrictA district that deployed a universal mental health screening was able to intervene immediately with five students who had suicide plans.
Student Well-Being & Movement Parents Worried About Their Kids' Mental Health See the Fix in New Schooling OptionsParents who say they are considering a change to their children's education identify mental health as a driving factor, a new report shows.
Student Well-Being & Movement Explainer More Students Are Getting Diabetes. Here's What That Means for the ClassroomMore than a half million people under 20 could have the chronic health disorder by 2060, and they'll need support from schools.
Equity & Diversity Teachers Say They Have Little Influence in Curriculum DebatesNew survey paints a complicated picture of where teachers stand in debates over instruction of topics of race and gender.
School & District Management This State Created a Retention System for Principals. Here’s Why It WorkedMissouri has deepened the support it offers to new principals through a partly federally funded, two-year mentoring program.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion One Thing Teachers Can Do to Signal High ExpectationsThere are constructive ways for teachers to communicate they believe in a student, a research scientist weighs in.
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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Budget & Finance Districts Proposed a Surge in Borrowing Last Year. Here's How Voters RespondedVoters approved a majority of bond elections for districts last year—but hundreds of proposed bonds failed to gain traction.
Equity & Diversity Public Schools Are Still Segregated. But These Tools Can HelpData show that racial and socioeconomic segregation persist, but districts may be able to seek federal help to address it.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Art Can Be Transformational, Even If You're Not 'Artistic'Encouraging students to create art is important, even if it's in the form of humming or crafting mood boards.
Student Achievement In Their Own Words This Superintendent Raised Grad Rates in His Rural, High Poverty District. Here’s HowMario Willis grew up in the Mississippi Delta community where he's now the schools chief.
School & District Management Opinion Principals, Here Are 4 Simple Tips to Communicate BetterTo create a positive learning environment, school leaders must master various communication strategies.
Student Well-Being & Movement In This District, Students Are Part of the Mental Health ResponseLack of transportation, unreliable internet and other barriers can sometimes make it hard to find mental health care in rural settings.
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