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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
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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 Iowa Superintendent Ian Roberts Arrested by ICE: What We Know So FarIan Roberts resigned as superintendent of the Des Moines district on Sept. 30, after he was arrested by ICE.Recruitment & Retention Behind the Push to Exempt International Teachers from a New $100,000 Visa FeeLawmakers are pressing to exempt international teachers from a new $100,000 visa fee.School & District Management Opinion There's a Generational Difference in How Teachers Use CellphonesMistaking this as generational fragility or resistance to professionalism is an oversimplification.Recruitment & Retention From Our Research Center Federal Changes Have Some Educators Rethinking Whether to Stay in Their JobsA new survey shows potential spillover effects in school districts from a uniquely volatile federal policy environment.School Climate & Safety From Our Research Center Security Cameras Are Everywhere in Schools. Do They Work?The effectiveness of security camera systems is often compromised by lack of investment in upkeep and training.School & District Management ICE Detains Superintendent of Iowa’s Largest School DistrictImmigration officers detained the Des Moines, Iowa public schools superintendent, officials said.
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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
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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.
- School & District Management Opinion 'We Get to Be a Kayak': Why This Superintendent Isn't Panicking Over PoliticsA small, rural district is ready to prove the relevance of its schools to parents and policymakers.Student Achievement Tutoring Programs Are in Limbo After the Expiration of COVID Relief AidSome districts have had to terminate tutoring programs or scramble to find alternate sources of funding.Student Well-Being & Movement Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ Sounds an Alarm on Troubled Teens. What Can Teachers Do?The popular Netflix series "Adolescence" raises questions about what schools can do for troubled teens.Student Well-Being & Movement 4 Ways Schools Can Ease Student Anxiety During Trump's Immigration CrackdownChanges in the federal immigration enforcement landscape can cause increased anxiety among all studentsSchool & District Management A Superintendent's Balancing Act Amid Trump's DEI CrackdownDistricts are trying to navigate a dizzying pace of new federal orders and continue working with as little fanfare as possible.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Netflix's ‘Adolescence' Asks How Cruelty Can Go Unnoticed in SchoolsPeer bullying can be more complicated than many adults realize, write three psychologists.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
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Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
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