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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 Q&A When Should a School District Speak Out on Thorny Issues? One Leader's ApproachA superintendent created a matrix for his district to prevent rash decisions.School Climate & Safety Shootings at School and Home in British Columbia, Canada, Leave 10 Dead Including SuspectCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he grieved with families "whose lives have been changed irreversibly today."School & District Management How Two Award-Winning Educators Created Schoolwide Systems for Academic SupportBoosting student achievement should be a building-wide mission, they say.Student Well-Being & Movement Leader To Learn From Meet the ‘Sports Lady’ Reenergizing Her District's AthleticsThis athletics leader is working to reverse post-pandemic declines, especially for girls.Recruitment & Retention Q&A This District Cracked the Nut on Fully Staffed Schools. Here’s HowKnox County streamlined hiring and empowered principals to beat teacher shortages.Families & the Community Q&A Youth Sports Can Turn Toxic. This District Focuses on PreventionAs sideline behavior worsens, athletic leaders focus on prevention, safety, and resetting expectations.
School Climate & Safety
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Answer 7 questions to gain perspective on the educator's experience. See where your district could help.
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Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on K-3 Literacy
This Spotlight will help take a closer look at the "Wonders" curriculum and updated state policies on literacy plus more.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Tutoring
This Spotlight will empower you with information on considerations and strategies for designing high-impact tutoring programs and more.
- School & District Management The Eclipse Is Great for Learning. But It's Tough on School LogisticsA total solar eclipse will cross a large swath of the country on April 8, sparking tough management choices for leaders of the districts in its path.Student Well-Being & Movement New Florida Law Aims to Get Kids Off Social Media. Will It Work?The law is one way the state is addressing what it sees as the negative effects of social media on children.Professional Development Opinion Teacher Collaboration Often Means Analyzing Student Data to Boost Learning. But Does It Work?For this professional development to be effective, teachers need a blame-free, action-oriented protocol, writes a longtime data coach.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion 4 Steps Students Can Take to Help Make Tough DecisionsWhen students feel stuck, they can harness the power of the nonconscious mind to help them move forward.Professional Development Coming Soon: PD Mega Event From ISTE/ASCDBringing the two events to the same venue is a huge step.School & District Management Opinion A Good Principal Knows When It's Time to LeaveI didn’t leave my job because of burnout; I stepped away from being a school leader because it was in everybody’s best interest.
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