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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 & District Management 4-Day School Weeks Are Gaining Support. What Do Educators Have to Say?The four-day school week is rising in popularity.Equity & Diversity Race-Based Affinity Groups Should Be Open to All Students, Biden Admin. Tells SchoolsIn new guidance, the Education Department cites examples of school policies or programs that violate civil rights law.School & District Management Opinion How Principals Can Start School With a SmileHere are five ways to stay positive and focus on morale this year.Student Well-Being & Movement This High School Matches Freshmen With Senior Mentors. They All Get Course CreditA New Jersey high school matched seniors with freshmen to ensure the 9th graders had the support they needed to make it through high school.Families & the Community Opinion How to Reengage Parents in Their Children's SchoolingA healthy partnership between families and schools involves both educators and parents helping each other do better.School Climate & Safety How a New Training Eases Teachers' Anxiety About Emergency DrillsThe training incorporates mental health support into emergency preparedness.
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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
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.
- Student Well-Being & Movement Majority of Parents Say Kids Are Dishonest, Disrespectful, and LazyParents are significantly concerned about the poor behavior of today's school-age kids and are looking to schools for help, survey shows.Student Well-Being & Movement Districts Are Stocking Up on Naloxone But Often Ignoring Drug PreventionExperts say even the most-effective drug-education programs can be labor-intensive.Student Well-Being & Movement Gone to the Dogs? Schools Use Therapy Animals to Boost Mental Health, AcademicsSome schools incorporate therapy dogs into their COVID recovery plans to address student mental health and classroom engagement.Student Well-Being & Movement School Foundations Shift Their Focus to Students' Mental Health as Need GrowsSchool district foundations generally help plug funding gaps. Some districts are tapping them to shore up mental health supports.School & District Management 5 Tips for Switching From Snow Days to Remote ClassesTwo district leaders say communication, flexibility, and adaptability are key to success.School Climate & Safety Many Schools Don't Have Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Are They Overlooking the Risk?Less than a quarter of states have laws requiring carbon monoxide detectors in school buildings.
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