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Student Well-Being & Movement
Jury Finds Meta Platforms Harm Children. Why School Districts Are Eyeing This Verdict
A trial scheduled for this summer pits school districts against social media companies.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Teachers Keep the Lessons of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' Alive in the Classroom
Teachers say Fred Rogers' work has informed how they weave together academic and SEL lessons.
Student Absenteeism
Schools Made Steady Progress Boosting Attendance With This Strategy Change
The timing and tenor of communication with families matter, according to a new analysis.
School & District Management
Opinion
‘This Isn’t Working’: Educators Share Unsolicited Advice for District Leaders
How can superintendents improve student outcomes—without micromanaging teachers?
School & District Management
Opinion
We’re Not Preparing Principals for the Real Job of School Leadership
A shocking amount of school leadership is not about students. It is about adults.
School Climate & Safety
States Push AI Weapons Detection as Part of School Safety
Three states are considering whether to require weapons-detection systems at school entrances.
School & District Management
Principal Turnover Went Down in This State. But That’s Not the End of the Story
North Carolina lowered its principal attrition rate. Those who stay report working conditions haven’t changed.
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- School & District Management Los Angeles School Superintendent Placed on Paid Leave During Federal ProbeAlberto Carvalho's home and office were searched by the FBI last week.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Is Your School’s SEL Strategy Working? The Questions Every Educator Should AskThe evidence for social and emotional learning is strong, but the field is messy.Student Achievement These Districts Turned Summer School Into an Inviting Destination for StudentsCommunity partnerships helped with scheduling challenges. Themed programs heightened student interest.Student Well-Being & Movement School Counselors See Rising Trauma Linked to Immigration EnforcementThe school staff whose job it is to support students say they see major signs of emotional distress.Student Achievement The Case for Reading Tutoring Before 3rd Grade, Not AfterNew research suggests virtual tutoring can boost literacy learning before kids begin to struggle.Student Well-Being & Movement Looking for SEL's Benefits? Good Implementation Is Key, Experts SayHow well an SEL program is implemented is critical for achieving the outcomes that research promises.
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Unlocking Potential: Building Resilience and Support for Students with Dyslexia
This Spotlight examines dyslexia, the need for social-emotional support, the value of early screening, and the key role teachers and schools play.
Artificial Intelligence
Spotlight
Spotlight on AI in Education: Save Time, Scale Programs, and Prioritize The Human Connection
This Spotlight will explore how AI is helping educators save time, scale programs, and refocus on what matters most—students.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Can You Decode the Latest K-12 Buzzwords and Acronyms?
Education-speak evolves daily—can you translate the latest K-12 terms and trends?
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on MTSS in Practice: From Life Skills to Learning Strategies
This Spotlight focuses on MTSS, providing a framework to support both students and educators across a range of needs and settings.
- School Climate & Safety 4 Ways Schools Can Build a Stronger, Safer ClimateA principal, a student, and a researcher discuss what makes a positive school climate.Recruitment & Retention Principals Can Make or Break Schools. How Districts Find the Right FitGauging job candidates' readiness for the challenges of running a school is not easy.School Climate & Safety Schools Flag Safety Incidents As Driverless Cars Enter More CitiesAgencies are examining reports of Waymos illegally passing buses; in another case, one struck a student.School & District Management Heightened Immigration Enforcement Is Weighing on Most PrincipalsA new survey of high school principals highlights how immigration enforcement is affecting schools.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Trump Cut—Then Restored—$2B for Mental Health. Is It Money Well Spent?Awareness programs have not fulfilled hopes for reductions in mental health problems or crises.School & District Management ‘Band-Aid Virtual Learning’: How Some Schools Respond When ICE Comes to TownExperts say leaders must weigh multiple factors before offering virtual learning amid ICE fears.
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