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What to Know About PCBs in Schools: A Visual Primer
Key facts about a toxic chemical that continues to contaminate older schools.
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Principal Andrew Zanghi carries a table down a hallway at Woodmore Elementary @ Meadowbrook on August 15, 2025 in Bowie, Maryland. In a so-called ‘swing move,’ Woodmore Elementary has relocated to Meadowbrook Elementary school until Summer 2027.
Principal Andrew Zanghi carries a table down a hallway at Woodmore Elementary @ Meadowbrook on August 15, 2025, in Bowie, Maryland. In a so-called ‘swing move,’ Woodmore Elementary has relocated to Meadowbrook Elementary school until Summer 2027.
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School & District Management How Schools Make 'Swing Spaces' Feel Like Home
School leaders share tips for managing temporary “swing spaces” during renovations, from early planning to making spaces feel like home.
Ciara Meyer, August 15, 2025
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A Midland ISD employee walks past the front of Legacy High School on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Midland.
A Midland ISD employee walks past the front of Legacy High School on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Midland, Texas. The district's board voted to restore a Confederate general's name to two of its schools.
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Equity & Diversity Another District Restores a Confederate Name to Its Schools
The district dropped Robert E. Lee's name from two buildings in 2020. The Lee name will be back for the 2026-27 year.
Brooke Schultz, August 13, 2025
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In this Aug. 30, 2005 file photo, people walk through floodwaters on Canal Street in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts. On seeing this scene one day after the storm hit land, photographer Bill Haber recalls, "Thats when we really realized how bad it was, and we had no idea how bad it would get."
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Special Report Katrina at 20: Voices of Two Career Educators
Katrina at 20: Voices of Two Career Educators
July 25, 2025
An elementary school damaged by the Eaton Fire is seen in Altadena, Calif., on Jan. 19, 2025.
An elementary school damaged by the Eaton Fire is seen in Altadena, Calif., on Jan. 19, 2025.
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School & District Management Opinion Schools Are Vulnerable to Climate Disasters. Principals Aren’t Ready
When an emergency forces schools to close, school leaders need more than just moral courage.
Casey Cirullo Upson, July 25, 2025
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Image: San Carlos, CA, USA - 2019 : Yellow low emissions NGV school bus refuel cleanest burning alternative fuel at compressed natural gas CNG fueling station owned by PG&E
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School & District Management How Much Is Climate Change Costing Schools? A New Effort Seeks to Find Out
The initiative also documents what's known about schools' emissions, how climate disasters eat into learning time, and potential solutions.
Caitlynn Peetz Stephens, July 18, 2025
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6 min read
Andy Markus, the head custodian at Draper Park Middle School, in Draper, Utah, sits for a portrait during the National Education Association's 2025 Representative Assembly in Portland, Ore., on July 3, 2025. Markus was named the 2025 NEA Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year.
Andy Markus, the head custodian at Draper Park Middle School, in Draper, Utah, sits for a portrait during the National Education Association's 2025 representative assembly in Portland, Ore., on July 3, 2025. Markus was named the 2025 NEA Education Support Professional of the Year for his mentorship of students.
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School & District Management In Their Own Words This Custodian Got Students to Stop Vandalizing and Take Pride in Their School
Andy Markus, the 2025 Education Support Professional of the Year, helped boost behavior and engagement in his Utah district.
Sarah D. Sparks, July 7, 2025
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5 min read
Enrichment specialist Ally Audas works with 2nd graders Ansleigh Keeler and Liora Ward in the John Rex Charter School's garden lab in Oklahoma City.
Enrichment specialist Ally Audas works with 2nd graders Ansleigh Keeler and Liora Ward in the John Rex Charter School's garden lab in Oklahoma City.
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Teaching How School Gardens Can Teach Students Valuable Skills for a Tech-Heavy World
There are many ways to integrate technology into school gardening experiences.
Arianna Prothero, July 3, 2025
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4 min read
Ceiba Phillips, an 11-year-old Eaton Fire evacuee, visits his school gutted by the fire in Altadena, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.
Ceiba Phillips, an 11-year-old Eaton Fire evacuee, visits his school gutted by the fire in Altadena, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. A new report from EdTrust outlines how schools can adapt for climate change, from incorporating the concept into the curriculum, tending to students' climate anxiety, and making climate-resilient facility upgrades.
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Student Well-Being & Movement What Schools Can Do About Climate Change Right Now
A new report details how schools can adapt for climate change in both small and big ways.
Caitlynn Peetz Stephens, May 2, 2025
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7 min read
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Education Funding States Urge McMahon to Restore Federal Funds She Canceled Without Notice
New York's education department threatened legal action if the federal government doesn't restore pandemic relief funds.
Mark Lieberman, April 4, 2025
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10 min read
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Student Well-Being & Movement Video How Urban Schools Bring Lessons to Life Through Gardening
School gardens can connect classroom lessons with the wider world while offering lifelong learnings for students.
Sam Mallon, April 3, 2025
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Photograph of middle school students and their female teacher planting in their school's garden.
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Student Well-Being & Movement Interactive Tips for Turning a School Garden Into a Rich Learning Opportunity
School gardens boost learning by blending academics with hands-on skills like SEL, finance, and community involvement.
Gina Tomko, April 3, 2025
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1 min read
Female teacher around a group of diverse elementary school students holding different plants
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Student Well-Being & Movement Download How to Grow a School Garden on a Budget
Start a school garden with repurposed materials, community support, and creative learning—indoors or out—on any budget.
Gina Tomko, April 3, 2025
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1 min read
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Education Funding How Schools Are Feeling Trump's Spending Cuts
Electric school buses and teacher-preparation programs are among the victims of funding cuts.
Mark Lieberman, February 18, 2025
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7 min read
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School & District Management Opinion School Modernization Funds Are in Jeopardy. Here's What to Do
Upgrades to ground-source heat pumps keep students learning in hot weather and rack up energy savings, write two former school leaders.
Brenda Cassellius & Jonathan Klein, January 30, 2025
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5 min read
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