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School & District Management
Q&A
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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- Student Achievement Opinion How Do We Measure Student Engagement? A School Created Its Own App to Find OutThe school-created app enables students to share their feedback on lessons and teachers to find out what students are saying.School Climate & Safety Teachers Agree on Most School Safety Issues, Except GunsTeachers agree on their schools' top safety concerns, but they're divided over a policy that's extensively debated after school shootings.School & District Management 3 Principles to Help School and District Leaders Build Better Relationships With TeachersCommunication, capacity building, and a willingness to fail are key tenets of relationship-building, school and district leaders say.Equity & Diversity Laws on Trans, Nonbinary Student Pronouns Put Teachers in a BindUnder laws passed in nine states, teachers don't have to use students’ pronouns and names if they don’t align with their assigned sex.Recruitment & Retention How These State and District Leaders Are Solving Teacher ShortagesThree experts share the benefits and drawbacks of the strategies they've tried out.Student Well-Being & Movement How Principals Can Help Support Students Through a Mental Health CrisisPrincipals know the challenges—and can help with solutions.
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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.
- Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Are Your Students Frustrated? That’s Not Always BadBefore you talk a student out of doing a difficult project, consider the potential upside.Student Well-Being & Movement Gen Z: We Are Struggling With Mental Health, But Our Grades Are GoodFewer than half of Gen Z describe themselves as feeling prepared for their futures.School & District Management Opinion The 4 Gifts Principals Should Give Teachers This Year (Hint: Not Another School Mug)Instead of a staff pizza party or a school-branded mug, give them meaningful gifts that really nourish their craft.Families & the Community District Leaders Are Walking a Fine Line on Cellphone Policies. What That Looks LikeAdministrators point to strategic ways to design student cellphone policies that parents won't oppose.Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says Schools Can Help Make Sure Students in Poverty Now Don’t Grow Up That WayNew research from the National Academies of Science suggests ways schools can help combat intergenerational poverty.Student Achievement How These Districts Are Using $10,000 to Boost Student LearningThe pilot projects, begun with grants from the National Education Association, aim to curb absenteeism, supply food, and offer tutoring.
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