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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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- School Climate & Safety ‘We Can Save Other Athletes’: How One State Is Fighting Heat-Related DeathsThe state has encouraged schools to modify their practices and monitoring during tough conditions.Equity & Diversity Opinion Schools Alone Can't Be the Great Equalizer. So What Now?When I started as a school leader, I thought focusing on factors external to school was just “making excuses.” Not anymore.School Climate & Safety Opinion ‘This Kid Scares People’: A Behavior Specialist Shows Her RealityReal school shooting prevention doesn't come from splashy announcements about a policy change.School & District Management A Superintendent and a Children’s Book Sparked a Global Writing ExchangeSuperintendent Monique Darrisaw-Akil was intent on forging an overseas sister school partnership based on learning, not charity.Student Well-Being & Movement Florida Moves to End School Vaccine Mandates. Will Other States Follow?Florida state leaders announced plans to get rid of all vaccine mandates, including for schools, making it the first state to do so.Equity & Diversity Educators Just Can’t Agree About Student Dress CodesEducators debate dress codes’ impact, with some seeing gains for student focus and others citing bias and inequity.
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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- Recruitment & Retention What the Research Says How U.S. Teachers' Job Satisfaction Stacks Up Against Their Global Peers'The largest international survey of teachers provides new insights into teacher satisfaction.School & District Management A Spooky Question Facing Schools This Halloween: Should Kids Get to Dress Up?Dressing up for Halloween has been a longstanding tradition, but some schools have limitations and others are replacing it altogether.Families & the Community A Guide to Building a School Calendar That Maximizes AttendanceDistricts strategically schedule long weekends, work days, and spirit weeks to help boost attendance.Families & the Community These Schools Let Students Lead Parent-Teacher Conferences—With Big ResultsConferences that put the student in the driver's seat can produce positive results.Budget & Finance Quiz Many District Leaders Fail to Think Strategically About Spending. What Gets in Their Way?School districts face enormous pressure to make smart decisions when they’re buying academic resources.School & District Management How These Principals Are Solving the Thorniest K-12 ChallengesPrincipals from across the nation discuss AI, cellphone use, and the well-being of students.
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