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Budget & Finance
4 Ways States Could Reduce Property Taxes—And What It Means for Schools
Budgets beware: States are eyeing property-tax caps, exemptions, or eliminating them altogether.
School & District Management
Video
Meet the 2026 Superintendent of the Year
A Texas schools chief says his leadership is inspired by his own difficulties in school.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Want Kids to Have Better SEL Skills? Try Using Sports
In a panel discussion, district leaders and an expert discuss why sports is a great place to learn life skills.
School & District Management
How Parents Can Support Teachers In and Out of the Classroom
Online commenters say stronger parent partnerships can improve behavior and learning.
School & District Management
Heritage Foundation Targets Undocumented Students’ Access to Free Education
The conservative group put forward Project 2025, which has shaped Trump administration policy.
Recruitment & Retention
What Makes a Strong Teacher Hire? Here’s What School Leaders Say
Recruiters for K-12 districts told the EdWeek Research Center what they look for in educator applicants.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Q&A
Cellphones: The 'Most Formidable Adversary' Schools Have Ever Faced
The Spokane schools in Washington paired cellphone restrictions with expanded extracurricular activities.
EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
We are excited to introduce our 2026 class of EdWeek Leaders To Learn From. These district leaders have shown persistence and creativity as they navigate the challenges facing schools in an increasingly diverse, rapidly changing world.
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- Professional Development Opinion Principals Need Mentors, Too. How to Find the Right OneAlthough my district paired me with an official mentor, it wasn’t until I sought out one of my own that I found the right fit.School Climate & Safety States Emphasize School Violence Prevention, Not Just SecurityIn the wake of school shootings in their states last year, legislators hope to avert future tragedies.Families & the Community 3 Tips for Improving Student Attendance With Parents' HelpSchools must do more than engage students, they must engage parents as well, experts say. Here's how.Professional Development Can AI Effectively Coach Teachers?Coaching is one of the most effective but resource-intensive forms of professional development. Can AI fill in the gaps?Student Well-Being & Movement Video Teachers, Try This: Use Dance to Boost Engagement and LearningFrom physics to math, this dance teacher shows how incorporating movement can increase student engagement and understanding.Student Well-Being & Movement Schools Close as Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses SpikeSome schools are temporarily closing to stop the spread of infection—or because too many staff are sick.
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In this roundtable, special education administrators will share real-world strategies for building programs that support student growth w...
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Science of Reading 3.0 is here! With contributions from 18+ top experts, we are widening the lens on literacy to advance the science of r...
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.
- Student Well-Being & Movement Teens Are Looking for Mental Health Support Online. What That Means for SchoolsYoung people are turning to websites, social media, and apps for mental health support.Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A How to Address Parents' Concerns That SEL Goes Against Their ValuesA Texas instructional coach shares insights she has learned from talking with hesitant parents.Student Achievement Students' Lack of Focus Is the Top Barrier to Learning, School Leaders SayCOVID-19's lingering impact on schools includes a lack of student focus, per the National Center for Education Statistics.Recruitment & Retention Video This District Was Struggling to Find Teachers—So It Started Recruiting AbroadBy recruiting international teachers, this Texas district was able to address some of the staffing needs in their growing district.Student Well-Being & Movement Pause Before You Post: A Social Media Guide for Educators in Tense Political Times5 tips for educators and their students to avoid making harmful or false statements online that they later regret.School & District Management Where Is K-12 Enrollment Headed? Population Trends, by the NumbersAmerica's public schools will have fewer students in the coming years, but population changes vary widely by state.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut