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School & District Management
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.
EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
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- Budget & Finance From Our Research Center Some Districts Struggle to Align Their Spending With Instructional NeedsSome districts have more success than others using classroom-level insights to inform spending decisions, survey data show.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Generation Alpha Is Defined by TragedyRising teens have direct digital access to unending pain, violence, and loss, writes Bettina L. Love.Student Achievement Americans' Satisfaction With Public Schools Hits 24-Year LowSatisfaction with public education continues to decline, Gallup poll shows.School & District Management What Latino Superintendents Say It Will Take to Grow Their RanksThree Latino superintendents talked about the direct and indirect paths to building a pipeline of future district leaders of color.School & District Management Opinion Your School Needs a Teacher-Mentorship ProgramWe all know how critical the first few years of teaching are. Here's how to set teachers up for success.Equity & Diversity Leader To Learn From Meet the DEI Leader Using Data—and Heart—to Foster Student BelongingA district's DEI director uses data and an approachable style to do his work despite a challenging political environment.
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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.
- Recruitment & Retention Opinion Grow-Your-Own-Teacher Programs Could Use a RedesignAn advocate for future educators offers an alternative way to engage today’s students in teaching.Student Well-Being & Movement Measles Outbreaks Have More Than Tripled. How Schools Can HelpGetting more parents to vaccinate their children means leaning into relationships. Most states offer resources, too.School & District Management Rural Schools Are Fighting for Their Existence. What the Future Could Look LikeRural schools have long been contending with enrollment declines that are still relatively new to districts in more populated areas.School & District Management Q&A He Helps Schools Forecast Their Enrollment. It's Become Tougher Than EverProjecting school enrollments used to be a more straightforward undertaking.Student Well-Being & Movement Can Schools Meet the Demand for Summer Learning as Funding Runs Out?A Gallup report found that 45 percent of kids didn't attend a summer learning program in 2023.Student Achievement What the Research Says Students' Learning Recovery Has Stalled. What That Looks LikeThe latest data from NWEA suggest the gap between student performance before and after the pandemic is widening, not shrinking.
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