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MAP: How Much Voter Support Schools Need to Fix Their Buildings, by State
In most states, school district bonds can pass with support from a simple majority of voters. Ten states require more support.
Meet the Finalists for 2024’s Secondary Principal of the Year Award
The National Association of Secondary School Principals will name the winner later this month.
Federal Rule Could Require Overtime Pay for More School Employees
A proposed rule would raise the minimum salary threshold for employees who qualify for overtime pay.
How This Superintendent Overhauled Literacy Instruction
This Kentucky superintendent made overhauling literacy instruction a top priority. Two years later, he’s already seeing results.
What’s Stopping Later School Start Times That Support Teen Sleep? Bus Schedules, for One
See practical strategies for districts looking to move start times to accommodate teen sleep schedules.
I Teach Educators How to Change Their Minds. Here’s How (Opinion)
Four important lessons for how educators—school and district leaders, especially—can create opportunities for growth.
‘I Used to Think School Systems Were Broken’: Educators Reflect
Changing your mind or evolving your thinking is not easy. Hear how these education leaders did just that.
The 4 Gifts Principals Should Give Teachers This Year (Hint: Not Another School Mug) (Opinion)
Instead of a staff pizza party or a school-branded mug, give them meaningful gifts that really nourish their craft.
Running for a School Board Seat? This Is the Most Powerful Endorsement You Can Get
New research shows that this endorsement in school board races is more influential than any other, with virtually no downside.
What Does a School Principal Do? An Explainer
Learn about the principal workforce, what makes principals effective, and how schools can retain the best leaders.