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Boost attendance by strengthening relationships, belonging, and support with practical strategies from Doug Fisher & Nancy Frey.
School & District Management
How Can Principals Protect Teachers From Aggressive Behavior? Teachers Sound Off
Teachers say they need more support to handle angry parents and unruly students.
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Students say feeling welcomed, connected, and valued at school builds belonging and gives them a reason to attend and engage.
School Climate & Safety
Many Students Are Disengaged From Learning. What Can Schools Do?
A new poll examines Gen Z students' levels of school engagement and feelings of belonging.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
Why ‘Just Ask for Help’ Isn't Enough for Teens—and What Schools Can Do Instead
Mental health messaging is out of step with what students actually need, explains one high schooler.
School & District Management
Teachers Are Facing More Aggression at Work. How Can Schools Protect Them?
Teachers feel less victimized when they have their principal's support
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
I Wasn't Ready When a New Slur Hit My Middle School Class. I Will Be Next Time
Anti-immigrant rhetoric does not stop at a school's gates, even where many students are immigrants.
Teaching
Opinion
Could Your Classroom Use a Little More Fun? Start Here
How teachers and school leaders are incorporating a sense of play into the work.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Is Your Classroom Welcoming to English Learners? Here Are 3 Places to Start
Teachers have the power to define knowing two languages as an asset not a complication.
Teaching Profession
What Were the Funniest Stories of the School Year? We Asked Educators
In what other job do you hear about lost boogers and polio shirts, and hold a memorial for Gerald the fly?
Teaching
Q&A
How the World Cup Can Build Students' Sense of Belonging
A pair of healthcare researchers say simple activities tied to the mega-competition can support mental health.
Student Well-Being & Movement
‘It Turns the School Community Around’: Teachers Reflect on Phone-Free Campuses
Teachers in states with cellphone bans say implementation means more than policy.
Families & the Community
A New Use for AI: Pronouncing Students' Names at Graduation
High schools adopt AI platforms to pronounce students' names at graduation ceremonies, sparking pushback.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on the Athletic Advantage: How Districts Are Turning School Sports Into Community Assets
Find out how you can improve student engagement, belonging, and mental health through inclusive sports programs, esports, and gaming.