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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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- School & District Management Opinion Schools Are Trying to Do Too MuchThe practice of "unbundling" offers education leaders a way to rethink what they do and how they do it.Equity & Diversity Video A Native Community Revitalized a Language. Here’s How a School District Carries It OnNative students' well-being and grad rates improve when they're exposed to their cultural languages. How one district is making that happen.Equity & Diversity Most Americans Think Politicians Should Stay Away From Setting Schools' LGBTQ+ Policies, Poll FindsMost Americans think parents and teachers should have a major influence over such policies in schools, the survey also finds.School Climate & Safety Biden Administration Asks Districts to Investigate Their Discipline DisparitiesA new letter marks the latest salvo in a years-long debate over school discipline.Budget & Finance How Much Money Do Public Schools Get? The Latest NumbersAmerica collectively spent more than $800 billion on K-12 education in 2021, according to newly available federal data.Student Well-Being & Movement How After-School Programs Can Support Students' Academic and Social-Emotional NeedsTwo experts discuss the role of after-school programming in developing students' academic and social skills.
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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.
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.
- School & District Management From Our Research Center Most School and District Leaders Are Happy With Their Jobs, Survey FindsDespite many challenges, most school and district leaders say they're satisfied with their jobs.School Climate & Safety What Counts as a School Shooting? Lawmakers Want an Official DefinitionA bill would also require agencies to collect more data on school shootings to guide safety efforts.Student Well-Being & Movement What Makes an SEL Program Effective? Here Are the Best PracticesExperts discussed the latest research on SEL and best practices for how districts can strengthen their programs.Student Achievement 3rd Grade Reading Retention: Three Recent DevelopmentsNew research on the impact of retention is complicating states' approaches to retaining 3rd graders who aren't yet proficient.School & District Management 7 Ways Districts Can Increase the Number of Women LeadersWomen district leaders provide tips to peers on how to increase female representation at the highest levels in K-12.School Climate & Safety Book Ban Debates Prompt Bomb Threats Against SchoolsAn upstate New York district received four bomb threats after community members objected to a book.
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