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SEL Has Become Politicized. Schools Are Embracing It Anyway
Eighty-three percent of principals report that their schools use an SEL curriculum or program.
Budget & Finance
From Our Research Center
The 'Zero-Sum Game' of School Budgets and Teacher Pensions
Pensions represent a rising cost, but many school district administrators don't understand how they work.
School & District Management
Opinion
The Blind Spot More Educators Need to Recognize
A simple activity in a training session caused a chain reaction that strengthened an educator's leadership for decades to come.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
3 Things You Need to Know About Absenteeism
We studied the data from more than 1.5 million students. Here’s are some overlooked insights to boost attendance.
School & District Management
What the Research Says
Four Ways to Stop Teacher Turnover From Hamstringing School Improvement
Staffing instability can unravel the social fabric of schools, experts say, unless leaders work to keep connections strong.
School & District Management
Spooked by Halloween, Some Schools Ban Costumes—But Not Without Pushback
Schools are tweaking Halloween traditions to make them more inclusive to all students.
School & District Management
Schools Take a $3 Billion Hit From the Culture Wars. Here’s How It Breaks Down
Culturally divisive conflicts in schools have led to increased legal and security costs, as well as staff time spent on the fallout.
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- School Climate & Safety Opinion Restorative Justice, the Classroom, and Policy: Can We Resolve the Tension?Student discipline is one area where school culture and the rules don't always line up.School & District Management Opinion 9 Ways Schools Can Improve Life for Teachers and StudentsEducators suggest low-cost strategies to improve the education experience for teachers and learners alike.Recruitment & Retention Explainer 4 Things to Know About the Messy Landscape of Grow-Your-Own Teacher PrepFrom residencies and apprenticeships to disparate grow-your-own programs, locally focused teacher preparation is in flux.Student Well-Being Students Don't Want to Talk About Politics, EitherThe election is occurring at a time when many schools are discouraged from having tough conversations in class.Equity & Diversity Biden Apologizes to Native Americans for 'Sin' of Federal Boarding SchoolsThe president issues a formal apology in Indian Country for the abuses and deaths.Recruitment & Retention Opinion Want to Retain Teachers? Here's What Districts and Schools Can DoSevere teacher shortages persist. Educators suggest what schools and districts can do to fill those posts.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About The District Academic Officer Persona?
The district academic officer is a key player when it comes to purchasing. Test your knowledge of this key buyer persona and see how your results stack up with your peers.
Classroom Technology
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Spotlight on Blended Learning
This Spotlight will help you analyze key research on school tech use, explore strategies for engaging virtual instruction, and more.
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Teaching
Spotlight
Spotlight on Empowering Educators for Student Success
This Spotlight delves into strategies to empower teachers and equip them with the tools to foster student success.
- School & District Management 4-Day School Weeks and Their Surprising Effect on Teacher TurnoverFour-day school weeks are more popular than ever. But a main district desire in making the switch might not pan out, new research suggests.Recruitment & Retention Schools Have Fewer Teacher Vacancies This Year. But Hiring Is Still Not EasySchools struggled less to fill teaching positions in the 2024-25 school year, but they still started the year with vacant teaching spots.Equity & Diversity Opinion The Fight Over DEI Continues. Can We Find Common Ground?Polarizing discussion topics in education can spark a vicious cycle of blame. Is it possible to come to a mutual understanding?Equity & Diversity Opinion You Need to Understand Culturally Responsive Teaching Before You Can Do ItToo often, teachers focus solely on the content. They need to move beyond that and get out of their comfort zones.School & District Management Many Schools Have Lead in Their Drinking Water. What the Feds Are DoingA new federal rule cracks down on lead pipes in public water systems. But that focus is unlikely to have a limited effect in schools.Equity & Diversity Opinion How Can Educators Strike a Healthy Balance on Diversity and Inclusion?DEI advocates and opponents both have good points—and both can go too far.
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