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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.
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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.
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School & District Management Opinion The Stunning Resignation of UVA President Jim Ryan—and Why It MattersThe university president’s departure is more than just a headline. It’s a lesson in leadership.
School & District Management In Their Own Words This Custodian Got Students to Stop Vandalizing and Take Pride in Their SchoolAndy Markus, the 2025 Education Support Professional of the Year, helped boost behavior and engagement in his Utah district.
School & District Management What the Research Says About School Boards: How Much Conflict Really Is There?Plus, how competitive are board elections? How much do teachers' union endorsements matter?
School & District Management Opinion How a Weekly Email to My Staff Made Me a Better District LeaderWriting helps make sense out of what feels messy and focus us on what's most important.
School & District Management What Superintendents Say Went Right—and Wrong—This Past School YearSuperintendents who shared their reflections with Education Week cited local successes, as well as funding uncertainty.
Families & the Community How One District Uses Tech Nights to Bring Families Into LearningA technology resource teacher provides tips for creating events that parents will actually attend.
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