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Why Kindergarten Attendance Matters for the Whole School
Chronic absenteeism in kindergarten has academic consequences for students by 3rd grade—and not just for the students missing school.
Creating This New Position Could Save Schools Money. Here’s How
Sustainability directors bring major cost savings to districts by encouraging energy savings and securing lucrative grants.
Disrupted Learning and Health Woes: Climate Change Impacts Educators Should Brace For
Severe heat, flooding, storms, and diminished air quality will pose challenges that students, parents, and schools will all confront.
What I Wish I Knew When I Became a Principal (Opinion)
I was recently a guest on a leadership podcast, and the host asked a simple question that I’m still reflecting on weeks later. The question was, “What are the one or two things you wish they had told you in leadership prep?” Again, simple, right?
5 Ways Principals Can De-Stress Teachers’ Work Lives
New studies suggest principals really can make a difference.
School Shooting Survivors at Odds With District Over Graduation Cords
Oxford graduating seniors want to wear special orange gun violence survivor cords at commencement. But the district says no.
‘Never Get Into Teaching’: The Message We Need to Stop Sending Students (Opinion)
This hiring season, take some time to encourage the future educators in your schools today.
Electric School Buses Are Catching On, Helped by Federal Funds and New Emission Rules
More than 2,000 districts applied for grants totaling $4 billion to transition to electric buses.
Five Pathways for Improving Student Opportunities (Opinion)
Education advocates and policymakers show how an opportunity approach is changing the face of education in their states.
Most School and District Leaders Are Happy With Their Jobs, Survey Finds
Despite a long list of challenges, most school and district leaders said in a recent survey that they’re satisfied with their jobs.