Nearly six months into her new job at U.S. secretary of education, a politically hamstrung Betsy DeVos is having a tough time getting her agenda off the ground. From her priority issues, such as school choice, to staffing her federal agency, the education secretary has struggled to get support from Congress and a broader constituency among educators and the public.
School & District Management
Opinion
‘People Can Only Hear When They’re Heard': Navigating Divisive Conversations
Mónica Guzmán offers advice to educators on teaching themselves and their students how to use curiosity to navigate divisive conversations.
School & District Management
Video
How School Leaders Can Learn to 'Disagree Better'
Leaders can’t avoid conflict. But they can learn to manage it more effectively.
School & District Management
Video
How This Principal Protects Her Teachers’ Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance is possible for teachers. School and district leaders play a big role in making it happen.
Teaching
Video
Make Learning ‘Binge-Worthy’: Immersive Adventures in the Classroom
This district leader explains how teachers can increase student engagement by incorporating immersive adventures into their lessons.
