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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.
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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- Equity & Diversity Explainer How a Federal Office Investigates and Resolves Discrimination Complaints Against SchoolsWhat is OCR, how do you file a complaint, and what relief can it offer for students or staff whose civil rights may have been violated?Student Well-Being & Movement 5 Tips to Support Students’ Mental Health as the School Year BeginsAt least one measure shows teen mental health has improved from earlier in the pandemic, but there's still a lot of work to be done.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Kids Need to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables. Here's How to Make That HappenThere are a few easy ways to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. They'll thank you later.Student Well-Being & Movement Teens Need to Start School Later. No More Excuses, Experts SayThese two large school systems shifted to later start times for secondary schools and they say your district can, too.Recruitment & Retention 5 Ways Districts Are Filling Teacher VacanciesHiring international teachers, bringing teachers out of retirement, and using virtual learning are some of districts' solutions.School & District Management States Are Making a Flurry of School Policies. Why Aren't Superintendents More Involved?Schools are increasingly the focal point of political battles, but most superintendents aren't regularly engaged in state policymaking.
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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- Families & the Community Poll: Parents Don't Want Schools to Focus on Culture WarsTwo-thirds of voters and parents aren't worried about teachers indoctrinating kids or teaching CRT, according to a December 2022 poll.School & District Management Opinion Your School Leadership Needs More Student VoiceWhen one Virginia principal moved from middle school to high school, he knew he would need to find new ways of soliciting student feedback.Student Achievement What the Research Says Accelerate Learning: Takeaways From Other CountriesAmid a persistent global lag in student achievement, here's what some countries are doing to help students catch up.Student Well-Being & Movement Video This School Is a Model for Wellness and Student Learning. See WhyThe first high school to be WELL Certified at the gold level hopes to serve as inspiration to others.Student Well-Being & Movement 4 Ways to Leverage Education Foundations to Support School-Based Mental HealthEducation foundations don’t need big budgets to help school districts with rising mental health challenges.School & District Management First Latina Selected to Lead National Principals GroupRaquel Martinez is a middle school principal in Pasco, Wash.
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