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School Climate & Safety
School Buses Should Have Alcohol Detection to Prevent Drunken Driving, NTSB Says
The push follows a West Virginia crash that forced a student to have his leg amputated.
School Climate & Safety
Steps to Follow for a Smooth, Successful, and Safe Graduation Ceremony
Graduation ceremonies pose unique logistical challenges for school districts. Preparation is key.
School & District Management
'We’re Going Grassroots': How a Principal of the Year Is Boosting AP Enrollment
Jason Johnson, the high school principal of the year, wants every student to succeed.
Student Well-Being & Movement
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Female Athletes' Physical and Mental Struggle to Recover From Torn ACLs
For many female athletes who tear their anterior cruciate ligaments, the arduous hours spent recovering through physical therapy are only part of the battle.
Student Well-Being & Movement
For Young Female Athletes, the Damage From ACL Tears Goes Well Beyond the Physical
Teenage girls are more prone to ACL tears, and the injuries can upend their mental health and academic achievement.
Student Well-Being & Movement
What Do Students Need From Sex Ed.? Would New Proposals Help?
With federal sex education grants in peril, an Iowa sex educator says student needs have changed.
School & District Management
‘We’ve Got to Do It With Love’: How This Principal of the Year Fosters Belonging
Sonia Ruiz has been named the 2026 Middle School Principal of the Year.
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Families & the Community Opinion 'Easy, Positive, and Judgment Free.' How Families Can Support Their ChildrenEducators share their best advice for working with parents and guardians on student learning.
School & District Management Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year Is Tackling Student AnxietyHow William Toungette created a supportive school environment.
School & District Management High School Assistant Principal of the Year Focuses on Equity, Student BehaviorAmanda Jamerson focused on addressing student discipline.
School & District Management Opinion A Heartbreaking Meeting With a Teacher Changed How I See AccountabilityToo often, principals confuse accountability with fear.
School & District Management Q&A How a School Photo CEO Dealt With a Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracy TheoryLifetouch's CEO discusses the company's response to social media rumors alleging ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Families & the Community Their School Burned Down. Then They Picked Up Their PaintbrushesA group of 15 students in California used art to celebrate and grieve the school they lost to fire.
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School & District Management 'Tiptoe and Be Delicate’: How Educators Are Cautiously Broaching the Iran WarDespite the volatility of the topic, classroom discussions of the conflict in Iran have been relatively muted.
Student Achievement Opinion Should Teachers Offer Extra Credit? Yea or Nay?Educators discuss whether extra credit warps grading or reinforces skills students will use later.
School & District Management How 4 Principals Use Student Voice to Improve School CulturePrincipals share how to ensure students are true partners in shaping their schools.
School Climate & Safety Q&A Restorative Practices Aren't Consequence-Free, Says a Student Discipline ExpertConsistent consequences are important to managing student behavior, says the author of a new book on discipline.
Student Absenteeism The Lesson Schools Can Learn From Student-Athletes' Attendance DataA new study has some insights for schools as they struggle to cut chronic absenteeism.
School & District Management Opinion Formative Assessments Aren’t Just ‘Teacher Work.’ Principals Need to Care, TooTeachers and leaders often find themselves on different pages when it comes to student progress.
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