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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 & District Management 'Go-Betweens' Are Invaluable to Principals. A Guide to Cultivating ThemA school leader's guide to creating and supporting a second-line leader.Budget & Finance Trump's Tariffs Are Already Affecting Schools. Here's HowHigher prices due to tariffs are no longer theoretical for schools replacing technology—or even buying copy paper.Families & the Community Q&A This Educator Shows Why Family Trust Is Key to School AttendanceOverhauling family engagement helped Richmond, Va. public schools helped boost attendance. Here's how.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.
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 4-Day School Weeks May Have Diminishing Returns for Teacher RecruitmentLeaders need to consider wider teacher pools when deciding whether to adopt four-day weeks.Recruitment & Retention Can Gen Z Be Enticed to Teach? Teach for America Thinks SoA poor labor market doesn't explain the growing interest in TFA, say its staff.Budget & Finance Teacher PD, Jobs on the Chopping Block as Trump's Funding Freeze ContinuesIn a new survey, superintendents detail the tradeoffs they expect to make if billions in federal funds don't arrive.School & District Management Opinion Principals, Bet on Yourself This YearMy career in education has been shadowed by four words: “You can’t do it.” Here’s how I overcame self-doubt.Student Well-Being & Movement What Happens When You Give Students $50 a Week?Students who received $50 a week showed improved attendance and financial literacy, researchers found.School & District Management Opinion We’ve Had Too Much Hollow Rhetoric About the Urgency of School ReformListening to those engaged in the day-to-day work should be at the center of efforts to rethink education.
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