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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
Video
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
Q&A
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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- School Climate & Safety How Schools Can Respond When Kids Are Too Scared to ComeA school psychologist has advice on how to respond to children traumatized by violence in their community.Student Well-Being & Movement What 1 State's Saga Shows About the Status of Social-Emotional LearningMissouri's board of education chose to redefine SEL standards as an optional framework for districts, citing confusion and division.School & District Management Download 3 Tips to Combat Chronic Absenteeism (Downloadable)Improving attendance can hinge on student connections, more deliberately enlisting teachers' help, and employing empathy.School & District Management Letter to the Editor We Need a Coordinated Effort to Attract and Support PrincipalsThe path to school leadership is not linear or one-size-fits-all, writes this letter to the editor.School Climate & Safety Lewiston Schools Plan Reopening; Parents Feel Like Nothing Will Be the SameSchools in the Maine city will reopen Tuesday after a mass shooting that killed 18 people.School Climate & Safety 'We Really Didn’t Know What to Do': How a District Regrouped After a Mass ShootingThe superintendent of a community rocked by a 2022 mass shooting discusses what the district did after the violence.
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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.
- School & District Management Running for a School Board Seat? This Is the Most Powerful Endorsement You Can GetNew research shows that this endorsement in school board races is more influential than any other, with virtually no downside.Budget & Finance District Leaders Want More Time to Spend ESSER Funds—and More Money, TooOn Capitol Hill, superintendents pointed to big wins fueled by federal relief aid, from extended learning time to mental health support.Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says Teachers Say Students Don’t Have Enough Time to Eat Lunch. Here’s How to Change ThatThe vast majority of teachers warn their students don’t have enough time to actually eat their food.Recruitment & Retention Teacher Autonomy Isn't Dead. Here's How to Achieve ItAward-winning teachers and other experts suggest ways to build and maintain this cherished professional freedom.Recruitment & Retention Q&A Behind the Podcast That's Trying to Entice More People of Color Into TeachingNew York City uses outside-the-box strategies to recruit and retain educators of color.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Angela Duckworth Explains What Teachers Misunderstand About GritWhat makes people "gritty" isn't just about their ability to persevere. It's much more than that.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Moore County Schools
Carthage, North Carolina
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota