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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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- School & District Management Opinion When I Left the Classroom for Administration, Did I Join the Dark Side?When I became a school leader, I thought I’d still always be a teacher first. It wasn’t that simple.School & District Management Teachers Hate Observations. What Principals Can Do to Ease Their StressWalkthroughs often leave teachers feeling anxious and unprepared. There's a better way.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion 9 Ways to Support Student Mental HealthThere are countless reasons for students' mental health woes. Here's how educators are successfully stepping in.School & District Management Opinion 11 Critical Issues Facing Education at Home and Abroad in 2025Global collaboration can turn obstacles into opportunities for students and educators alike.School & District Management Superintendents’ New Year's Resolutions for 2025District leaders want to grow professionally—and personally—this year.School & District Management Hall Passes Go Digital to Complement Cellphone RestrictionsDigital hall passes have limited the time students spend outside of class. Administrators say they've worked well with cellphone limits.
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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- 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.Equity & Diversity Should Schools Tell Parents When Students Change Pronouns? California Says NoThe law bans schools from passing policies that require notifying parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.School & District Management How to Have Hard Conversations With Your Teachers: 3 Tips for PrincipalsHere are three small steps that can ease the pain of a difficult conversation between a principal and teacher.School & District Management How Have School Leaders Responded to the Trump Shooting?When a tragic national incident happens in the middle of the summer, do school officials feel compelled to respond?
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