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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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Halfway through the current school year, new data confirms that staffing shortages continue to plague the U.S. education system.
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Spotlight on Personalized Learning
This Spotlight will help you learn effective strategies for tailoring instruction to individual students and more.
English Learners
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Supporting English Learners?
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- School & District Management 2025 Superintendent of the Year Honored for Building Career-Focused AcademiesThe newly named superintendent of the year focused on course offerings that could prepare students for local, high-wage jobs.Student Well-Being & Movement Download Activate the Classroom: Tips for Incorporating Movement (DOWNLOADABLE)Integrating movement into the classroom boosts learning, focus, and well being. Thry these strategies to get students active and engaged.Student Well-Being & Movement Download Students Who Move More, Learn More (DOWNLOADABLE)Schools and families can boost student success by reducing screen time and promoting movement throughout the day. This is what a physically active student may look like.School & District Management Video How One School Transformed Early Release Days With Outdoor LearningThis Vermont school uses Project Wild to build school connection and social-emotional learning on early release days.Professional Development Opinion I Work With New Teachers. Every One Wanted This PDBut half of them have not been offered it in their schools. School leaders, there’s an easy fix.Student Achievement Opinion Schools Experienced a 'Lost Decade.' How They Can RecoverRecent NAEP results underscore concerns about student achievement. A charter school founder suggests what to do.
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