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School & District Management
Divisive Politics Are Harming Schools, District Leaders Say
A new survey reveals how tough the politics are for some leaders, especially in the suburbs.
Student Well-Being
What the Research Says
How a School District Used Music Teaching to Keep Students Connected
A wider variety of music programs may help students feel more connected to school, new research suggests.
School & District Management
Leading a City School District Is Tough. A New Program Aims to Ease the Way
Its creators hope to drive down big-city superintendent turnover by preparing candidates for the stresses of leadership.
School & District Management
5 Things to Know About How the Culture Wars Are Disrupting Schools
Disruptions were more acutely felt in districts with more affluent and white students, but there weren't always clear-cut political lines.
School Climate & Safety
For Drug Prevention, Scare Tactics Are Out. Here’s What’s In
Experts have advice for today's educators looking to choose effective models for drug-prevention education.
Student Well-Being
What Is the 'Mentoring Gap,' and How Can Schools Help Close It?
Overall, more young people have access to mentors, but Gen Z has fallen a bit behind millennials.
Equity & Diversity
The Ongoing Challenges, and Possible Solutions, to Improving Educational Equity
Schools across the country were facing major equity challenges before the pandemic, but its disruptions exacerbated them.
Leaders To Learn From
We are excited to reveal our 2022 honorees. These innovative district leaders showed resiliency and fortitude as they found ways to support students and families during a year of continued disruption.
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A Seat at the Table: Chronic Teacher Shortage: Where Do We Go From Here?
Join Peter DeWitt, Michael Fullan, and guests for expert insights into finding solutions for the teacher shortage.
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The Science of Reading has taken education by storm. Learn how Dr. Miranda Blount transformed literacy instruction in her state.
- Student Well-Being Opinion One Thing Teachers Can Do to Help Students Change Their HabitsDaniel Willingham explores what the research says it takes to make better choices.Student Well-Being Using Therapy Dogs in Schools: 8 Do's and Don'tsRead expert advice for bringing a therapy dog into your school, including concerns about breed, temperament, and training.School Climate & Safety How a Superintendent Urged Parents to Discuss Gun Violence With Their KidsThe leader of the school district that serves Monterey Park, Calif., encouraged parents not to "let the TV do the talking."School Climate & Safety Guidance on Responding to Students' Questions About ShootingsA guide for educators on ways to foster a sense of safety and security among students at a time when gun violence seems widespread.Student Well-Being Majority of Parents Say Kids Are Dishonest, Disrespectful, and LazyParents are significantly concerned about the poor behavior of today's school-age kids and are looking to schools for help, survey shows.Student Well-Being Districts Are Stocking Up on Naloxone But Often Ignoring Drug PreventionExperts say even the most-effective drug-education programs can be labor-intensive.
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The COVID-19 pandemic years were among the most challenging times for education in history. While no one would dispute that most students...
Reading & Literacy
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- Student Well-Being Gone to the Dogs? Schools Use Therapy Animals to Boost Mental Health, AcademicsSome schools incorporate therapy dogs into their COVID recovery plans to address student mental health and classroom engagement.Student Well-Being School Foundations Shift Their Focus to Students' Mental Health as Need GrowsSchool district foundations generally help plug funding gaps. Some districts are tapping them to shore up mental health supports.School & District Management 5 Tips for Switching From Snow Days to Remote ClassesTwo district leaders say communication, flexibility, and adaptability are key to success.School Climate & Safety Many Schools Don't Have Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Are They Overlooking the Risk?Less than a quarter of states have laws requiring carbon monoxide detectors in school buildings.School & District Management Will Schools Actually Ditch Snow Days for Virtual Learning? The Outlook Is Still CloudyMore districts are substituting some remote learning, but snow days are still an option in many places.Student Well-Being More Schools Are Offering Student Mental Health Days. Here's What You Need to KnowNew York might join a dozen other states now permitting students excused absences from classes to look after their mental well-being.
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