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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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- School & District Management What the Election of Chicago's New Mayor Says About the Political Power of Teachers' UnionsBrandon Johnson, a former middle school teacher and teachers' union organizer, won the race for mayor of Chicago on Tuesday.School & District Management Assistant Principals Share How They Hone Their Skills—And Make the Job Their OwnAs the nation marks National Assistant Principals Week, two APs share how to make the most out of the job.Budget & Finance School Shootings: The Long-Term Financial FalloutA surge in spending on security after school shootings prompted two researchers to examine whether it crowded out spending on instruction.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion How Honest Are You? Your Students?Angela Duckworth explains what research says about our ability to trust each other—and it might surprise you.Families & the Community New Campaign Tries to Convince Parents That Their Kids Have Fallen BehindA new advertising campaign in six cities aims to dispel parents' perceptions that their kids are performing at grade level.School & District Management Cultivating the Next Generation of Women Leaders in Schools and DistrictsLaTanya McDade, the first woman and African American to lead Virginia's Prince William County Schools, reflects on her pioneering role.
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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 What the Research Says Keeping Principals on the Job: These Numbers Show HowHere are some statistics that point to which principals stick around and why.School & District Management Polluted Skies and High Heat Expose School Facility Issues, Threaten Students' HealthGrowing threats from climate change place a heavy burden on schools.Recruitment & Retention What Can States Do to Patch the 'Leaky Pipeline' for Teachers of Color?State teacher-recruitment programs need to be more explicit about aiming for diversity, a report finds.Budget & Finance School Administrators Are on the Chopping Block as ESSER Winds Down, Enrollment DropsThe expiration of COVID relief funds and enrollment declines are prompting districts to cut administration—even as experts advise caution.School Climate & Safety Schools Skip Simple Ways to Build Trust in School Police, Research FindsProviding simple information about SROs on school websites could help with community trust, a researcher says.Equity & Diversity District Failed to Protect Nonbinary Student From Harassment, Federal Investigation FindsA Wisconsin district may owe compensatory instruction to a nonbinary student for excluding them from some in-person instruction.
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