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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.
School & District Management
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Meet the 2026 Superintendent of the Year
A Texas schools chief says his leadership is inspired by his own difficulties in school.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Want Kids to Have Better SEL Skills? Try Using Sports
In a panel discussion, district leaders and an expert discuss why sports is a great place to learn life skills.
School & District Management
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.
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
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Cellphones: The 'Most Formidable Adversary' Schools Have Ever Faced
The Spokane schools in Washington paired cellphone restrictions with expanded extracurricular activities.
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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- Student Achievement Opinion What Many Advocates—and Critics—Get Wrong About 'Equitable Grading'Traditional grading encompasses more than academic performance. Is that what we want?School & District Management How Do You Decide Which Schools to Close? Inside 2 Districts' ThinkingSchool district leaders weighed enrollment and staffing trends, population patterns, and logistical and sentimental concerns.Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says Rx for Reading Gaps: Screen All Students Early for Vision ProblemsAt a time when nearsightedness is on the rise, a study finds big gaps in students' access to vision screening and care.School & District Management Q&A Some Districts Are Actually Growing. How One Is Managing an Enrollment BoomThe challenges range from ensuring there are enough teachers to understanding the educational backgrounds of incoming students.School & District Management Pressure to Close Schools Is Ramping Up. What Districts Need to KnowFalling enrollments and tight budgets are prompting communities to consider school closures. But doing so is never simple.School & District Management Fitting Tutoring Into the School Day Is Hard. How 3 Principals Made It WorkThree principals persist with high-dosage tutoring, using creative strategies to fit it into busy school schedules.
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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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Science of Reading 3.0 is here! With contributions from 18+ top experts, we are widening the lens on literacy to advance the science of r...
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
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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.
- Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Why a Gratitude Journal for Students Is a Good IdeaThe emotional experience of gratitude is complex. Here's what teachers need to know.Families & the Community Parents Don’t Know When Their Kids Have Fallen Behind. Report Cards Could Be the ProblemParents rely on report cards to gauge whether their kids are on track academically. But they might be misleading, a survey shows.School Climate & Safety Explainer What Is Restraint and Seclusion? An ExplainerRestraint and seclusion are dangerous practices that are used to control students with disabilities, experts say.School & District Management Should School Board Members Be Paid? More Districts Are Trying It OutSome school boards are trying to attract more diverse candidate slates. But it's still unknown whether paying members helps.School & District Management Opinion When Should School Leaders Address Controversies Like the Israel-Hamas War?We need places committed to cultivating discussion, promoting understanding, and helping sort fact from fiction. Schools can provide that.School & District Management Opinion Want to Drive Student Learning and Instruction? Pick 3 PrioritiesBy focusing on fewer objectives, schools can accomplish more and have a greater impact.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut