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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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- Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion A Child Took Her Own Life After Being Bullied. Schools Must Take NoticeMaking sure that children are safe in schools is not a political issue, it is a matter of humanity.School & District Management Extreme Weather Disruptions Compound Students' Lost LearningFires, storms, and other natural disasters can disrupt learning beyond just missed instruction. Planning can help schools recover faster.School & District Management 'Pre-Apprenticeships' Give Teachers a Taste of What It's Like to Be a PrincipalWestern Kentucky University is piloting a model to develop future school leaders.Equity & Diversity Q&A How One School Leader Uses Music and More to Celebrate Black HistoryAs Black History Month ends, a school leader in Norwalk, Conn., reflects on her varied approach to celebrating the month—and the significance of studying and learning from Black history.School & District Management Some School Staff Might Need a Measles Booster. Here Is Who's AffectedSome educators could have received their measles shots during a five-year span when an ineffective version was given.School & District Management Opinion Want to Lead Your School Well? Find the Right CoachWhen done well, the positive effects can transform not only principals but schools and system.
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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- School Climate & Safety Opinion ‘We Cannot Stop a Bullet’: A Principal Demands Better Gun LawsWhen guns are easily accessible, not even the Secret Service can prevent every threat. Why would we expect teachers to do better?Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion What Does the Dangerous Political Climate Mean for Schools?Educators and researchers offer advice for navigating political polarization in the classroom.Equity & Diversity Which Students Are Most Likely to Be Arrested in School?A student’s race, gender, and disability status all heavily factor into which students are arrested.School & District Management What Do Superintendents Do in the Summer?In their own words, superintendents describe what keeps them busy while students are on break.Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A Why Educators Need to Better Understand What Drives Kids' Cellphone AddictionsAs more school and day-to-day tasks are completed on smartphones and computers, teens struggle to manage their screen time.Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A When Social Media and Cellphones Are Lifelines to Kids Who Feel DifferentLike it or not, social media is an important venue for teens to find community and hone their identities.
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