Leadership
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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
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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School Climate & Safety
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- 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.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
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 Deepfakes Expose Public School Employees to New ThreatsThe only protection for school leaders is a healthy dose of skepticism.School & District Management Opinion 8 Steps to Revolutionize EducationArtificial intelligence is just one of the ways that educators can create a system "breakthrough," explains Michael Fullan.Student Achievement Opinion The Trouble With 'Equitable Grading'Equitable grading does in fact lead to lower standards, argue two critics of the practice.Professional Development Opinion In Staff Professional Development, Less Is MoreThere’s a key ingredient missing from most PD sessions, PLCs, and education conferences.Student Well-Being Download How to Spot and Combat Student Apathy: A Teacher ResourceA guide to help teachers recognize and address apathy in the classroom.School & District Management Israel-Hamas War Poses Tough Questions for K-12 Leaders, TooHigh school students have joined walkouts, while charges of antisemitism in three districts will be the focus of a House hearing this week.
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Flemington, New Jersey
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
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Oakland, California
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Westchester County, New York