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Families & the Community
Opinion
What Student Impacted You Most as a Young Teacher?
Paying attention to students and their families can provide some of the most valuable lessons to teachers.
Student Well-Being
What the Research Says
The Power of Student-Teacher Relationships: A Downloadable Guide
Understanding student cues and responding appropriately can help teachers manage difficult student behavior.
School & District Management
Opinion
I Invited My Students to Be the Principal for a Day. Here’s What I Learned
When I felt myself slipping into a springtime slump, this simple activity reminded me of my “why” as an educator.
School & District Management
Quiz
What Do You Know About the Most Influential People in School Districts? Take Our Quiz
Answer 7 questions about the superintendent profession.
Equity & Diversity
States Have Restricted Teaching on Social Justice. Is Teacher Preparation Next?
A new Florida law will restrict what teacher-preparation programs can teach about racism and sexism.
School Climate & Safety
Uvalde Shooting Victims' Families Sue State Police, Settle With City for $2M
The families say they also agreed a $2 million settlement with the city, which will be used on better training for local police.
School Climate & Safety
Opinion
How Do Restorative Practices Work?
Traditional punitive measures tend to reap more misbehavior.
EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
We are excited to introduce our 2024 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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- Student Achievement What the Research Says Want to Boost Students’ Focus During Tests? Check the Time of DayNew study finds distractions spikes when students take reading and math assessments after lunchBudget & Finance Why Chronic Absenteeism Is a Budget Problem, TooChronic absenteeism has serious academic consequences. It also comes with a price tag.School & District Management Q&A How K-12 Leaders Can Better Manage Divisive Curriculum and Culture War DebatesThe leader of an effort to equip K-12 leaders with conflict resolution skills urges relationship-building—and knowing when to disengage.Recruitment & Retention Retention Is the Missing Ingredient in Special Education StaffingMany special education teachers switch to other teaching positions. Districts are exploring ways to keep them in the needed role.Student Well-Being Teachers Want Parents to Step Up to Curb Cellphone Misuse. Are They Ready?A program from the National PTA aims to partner with schools to give parents resources on teaching their children healthy tech habits.School & District Management Virginia School Board Restores Confederate Names to 2 SchoolsThe vote reverses a decision made in 2020 as dozens of schools nationwide dropped Confederate figures from their names.
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Reading & Literacy
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Spotlight on The Science of Reading in Practice
This Spotlight will help you analyze new curricula designed to build knowledge, review the benefits of reading aloud to students, and more.
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- Families & the Community Q&A How These District Leaders Turned Family Engagement on Its HeadTwo Leaders to Learn From share insights on what family and community engagement entails.Equity & Diversity Opinion Equity? Equality? How Educators Can Tell the DifferenceEducators offer advice and examples for giving students what they need, rather than simply treating everyone the same.Equity & Diversity Judge Says State Can't Block Teachers From Discussing Critical Race TheoryThe rule stops short of more broadly blocking Arkansas from enforcing its ban on certain topics.Budget & Finance How to Build Voter Support for School Bonds: 5 TipsA ‘steady drumbeat of communication’ with lots of detailed information go a long way, district leaders say.Student Well-Being Schools Feel Less Equipped to Meet Students' Mental Health Needs Than a Few Years AgoLess than half of public schools report that they can effectively meet students’ mental health needs.School & District Management Deepfakes Expose Public School Employees to New ThreatsThe only protection for school leaders is a healthy dose of skepticism.
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Flemington, New Jersey
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
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Oakland, California