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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
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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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- School & District Management Do Students Suffer When a Superintendent Leaves? A New Study Has an AnswerA new study is the first in a while to explore how students fare academically when there's turnover in the district's top office.Families & the Community An Unusual Consequence for Late School Pickups: Fees for Tardy ParentsSchool and district leaders struggle when parents are regularly late to the pickup line.Equity & Diversity Opinion Culturally Responsive Teaching Is Misunderstood. How to Correct ThatNearly 30 years have passed since scholars identified this instructional approach, yet educators still struggle to execute it.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.
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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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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
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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.
- School & District Management Opinion Simone Biles Has a Lot to Teach Women Education LeadersThe Olympic gold medalist’s honesty about her own mental health concerns is a meaningful reminder to educators.Student Well-Being & Movement What Principals Can Do to Make Sure Students Feel Welcome at SchoolStudent anxiety and absenteeism are top of mind for principals as schools reopen.School Climate & Safety How Teachers Who Survived Columbine and Sandy Hook Helped Their Students RecoverTeachers who survived the Sandy Hook and Columbine shootings had to find a way to help their students process trauma.Professional Development Opinion A Guide for Faculty Meetings That Couldn’t Have Been an EmailWhat educators recommend for turning staff meetings from time-wasters to truly meaningful.Equity & Diversity What Happened When a State Banned Suspensions for Young StudentsA statewide ban on suspension for some learners successfully reduced its use—but some students were still disproportionately affected.Student Well-Being & Movement The False Narrative of a Youth Crime Surge: What Educators Should KnowThere's a prevailing narrative that youth crime is on the rise. The reality is more complicated, and it matters for schools.
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