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School & District Management
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.
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The results of the first annual Merrimack College Teacher Survey are in, and they paint a stark picture of today’s teachers.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Spotlight
Spotlight on Infrastructure Modernization
This Spotlight will help you grasp the reality of school infrastructure, parent privacy concerns, watchdog recommendations and more.
Mathematics
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Math Instruction?
Answer 7 questions to see how much you know about math instruction.
- School Climate & Safety Opinion Schools Can’t Just ‘Return to Normal’ After a Climate DisasterThis is what’s missing when education leaders urge schools to return to normalcy too soon after crises or disasters.Student Well-Being & Movement Boys Want a Strong Relationship With Their Teachers. That Doesn't Always HappenThe key to inspiring boys in the classroom is a strong student-teacher relationship, experts say. Here's how to make it work.School & District Management How These Schools Get Boys Excited About LearningThese four schools are reimagining their schedules and operations to better serve boys.Recruitment & Retention Why Boys Don't Want to Become Teachers and What Schools Can Do About ItBoys would benefit from more male role models in the classroom.Student Well-Being & Movement What 'Boy-Friendly' Changes Look Like at Every Grade LevelAn all-boys school gave students more autonomy and time for socializing. The results have been powerful.Student Well-Being & Movement Middle School Is Tough for Boys. One School Found the 'Secret Sauce' for SuccessHands-on learning, choice, and other evidence-based practices help boys thrive.
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