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Our discussion guide for district leaders has three takeaways about teachers' attitudes toward their job. Use it to jump start PD with your team.
Equity & Diversity
Trump Admin. Vows to End School Desegregation Orders. Some Say They're Still Needed
Civil rights activists say it would leave families with little recourse when they face discrimination.
Families & the Community
The Low-Cost, Low-Lift Way These Districts Used to Reduce Student Absences
Dozens of districts tested this strategy as one component of their absenteeism-fighting strategy.
Student Well-Being
Q&A
To Ban or Not to Ban? Two Experts Sound Off on School Cellphone Restrictions
States and school districts are rushing to restrict student smartphone use. But is it the right move?
School & District Management
Opinion
How Can Principals Grow the Next Generation of Teachers? Listen to My Student
Here’s what made this high schooler want to become a public school teacher.
Student Achievement
Teens Are Confident They Can Succeed in Class. Do Teachers Agree?
Survey examines student confidence in STEM and English/language arts classes.
School & District Management
How Los Angeles Schools Are Responding to the ICE Raids and Protests
The school year in Los Angeles is ending amid immigration raids, protests, and the activation of National Guard troops and Marines.
EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
We are excited to introduce our 2025 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.
1 / 8[Kids] rise to the occasion over, and over, and over, and over again, if you have people who believe in them and people who remove barriers and put opportunities in front of them.
We knew from that point on that we had built a bridge, that our students could feel normal, they could play with their own siblings at home. And I think for us, that was everything.
When parents and students feel connected to school, they are more likely to come.
I’ve sat in a room with other educators and other HR folks, and they all agree, we need to pay teachers more.
When it comes to equity work, if you put your human hat on and don’t worry about the terminology or whatever...then we’re on to something.
If we want to fix this equity issue in terms of not enough girls and students of color enrolling in computer science, I believe we need to start them young.
It’s not just a one-off. It’s not just a program. Family engagement has to be embedded, just like curriculum and instruction.
If you choose nothing, then the world is going to take you where it takes you. Isn’t it much more powerful if you drive your own ship and guide your own path, so that you can actively make those choices, as opposed to the world making the choices for you?
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Professional Development Opinion Here’s What Happens When You Let Students Run Your Teacher PDTeachers need more opportunities for experiential learning. That’s where students can come in.
School & District Management No More Fresh Fruits and Veggies: Schools Grapple With Loss of Federal FundingThe Local Food to Schools program, which was canceled by the Trump administration, helped schools get fresh, local produce.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Let DEI Practices Die. Replace Them With Something BetterIndividual student agency enabled by strong families and schools can lead students to success, writes a researcher.
Student Well-Being What School Leaders Learned When They Talked to Families About AbsenteeismA district enlisted its community to find out why students were missing school and responded accordingly.
Professional Development What’s Happening to Federal Money for Teacher Training?Key federal teacher-training grants have been delayed for this year, and may be consolidated or eliminated in fiscal 2026.
School & District Management How Schools Think Their Legal Expenses Will Change Under TrumpThe first few months of the Trump administration have been like "drinking from a fire hose," an education attorney said.
Budget & Finance
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Education Finance?
Answer 7 questions about education finance.
School & District Management
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Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Understand The School Boards’ Role in K-12 Purchasing?
Vendors often underestimate how—and when—school boards shape deals. This quiz unpacks what you really need to know.
Families & the Community
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Building Strong School & Home Connections?
Answer 7 questions about building strong family and school connections.
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School & District Management How Schools Are Reaching Immigrant Families Over SummerExperts advise district leaders to stay up to date on immigration policy changes.
Student Well-Being Opinion Social Media Is Awash With Bad Health Advice. This Lesson Can HelpWhy a librarian and health educator teamed up to teach students the red flags of misleading claims.
School & District Management How Principals Juggle the Whirlwind of the Last Few Weeks of SchoolThe final stretch of the school year can feel like a marathon of events and emotions.
Student Well-Being What RFK Jr.'s New COVID Shot Recommendations Could Mean for StudentsThe health and human services secretary said that annual COVID shots are no longer recommended for healthy children.
Budget & Finance Opinion Title I and IDEA Have Transformed Schools. What Comes Next?Keeping the focus on children most in need will demand political chops from local leaders, write two researchers.
Professional Development Opinion 5 Ways to Make Your Faculty Meetings More Valuable Than an EmailAs a principal, I've tried to improve the faculty meetings I once dreaded as a teacher.
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