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Equity & Diversity
Opinion
'Brown v. Board of Education' at 70: A Dream Dissolved
This anniversary should remind us that progress is not inevitable. We stand now at a critical juncture.
School & District Management
Schools Successfully Fighting Chronic Absenteeism Have This in Common
A White House summit homed in on chronic absenteeism and strategies to reduce it.
Student Well-Being
Cellphone Headaches in Middle Schools: Why Policies Aren't Enough
Middle schoolers' developmental stage makes them uniquely vulnerable to the negative aspects of cellphones. Policies alone won't help.
Equity & Diversity
How a DEI Rebrand Is Playing Out in K-12 Schools
School districts continue to advance DEI initiatives, though the focus is more on general inclusion and belonging for all.
Student Well-Being
In Their Own Words
These Students Found Mental Health Support in After-School Programs. See How
3 students discuss how after-school programs benefit their well-being.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
70 Years of Abandonment: The Failed Promise of 'Brown v. Board'
If the nation is going to refuse integration, Black people must demand we revisit the separate but equal doctrine, writes Bettina L. Love.
School Climate & Safety
What Helped These K-12 Leaders After School Shootings
School shootings leave deep and lasting impact on the community, including those charged with leading students and staff in the aftermath.
EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
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- School & District Management From Our Research Center Here's What Superintendents Think They Should Be PaidA new survey asks school district leaders whether they're paid fairly.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
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the School District Technology Leader?
The tech director at school districts 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.
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As another testing season approaches, a familiar question weighs heavily on our minds: who are these tests serving?
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Learn how math gatherings provide a collaborative approach to math instruction.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
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.
- School & District Management What the Research Says A New Way for Educators to Think About School SegregationSeventy years after the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board, Stanford researchers find racial, economic isolation spiking in schools.Student Well-Being Social Media Bans Alone Won’t Improve Mental Health, Say Student AdvocatesStudents need safe spaces and supportive leaders to talk openly about mental health in their schools.Student Well-Being Twice as Many LGBTQ+ Teens Find Affirmation Online as at HomeIn a new survey, LGBTQ+ teens also say the political climate hurts their mental health.Families & the Community Video ‘A Welcoming Place’: Family Engagement Strategies for Schools (Video)Schools that enlist parents as partners see positive results. Here's how to do it.School & District Management Opinion How We Can Fix Chronic AbsenteeismExperts on school attendance lay out five steps to ramping up family and student engagement.School & District Management Letter to the Editor Women Still Face Barriers to LeadershipA letter to the editor discusses the challenges women face in education leadership positions.
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Flemington, New Jersey
Superintendent
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
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Oakland, California
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Westchester County, New York