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4-Day School Weeks Are Gaining Support. What Do Educators Have to Say?
The four-day school week is rising in popularity.
How Principals Can Start School With a Smile (Opinion)
Here are five ways to stay positive and focus on morale this year.
Custom-Built for Student-Athletes, This School Emphasizes Both (Opinion)
A private school that believes sports, academics, and personal development go hand-in-hand explains how they do it.
More Superintendents Are Quitting as School Year Begins
Observers say more superintendents abruptly left this summer. “No college football team is firing their coach in August,” says one expert.
What Do Principals Carry Around All Day? 3 Leaders Share Their Essentials
On the move most of the day, these principals learned what tools they need to keep close at hand.
States Are Making a Flurry of School Policies. Why Aren’t Superintendents More Involved?
Schools are increasingly the focal point of political battles, but most superintendents aren’t regularly engaged in state policymaking.
What ‘Barbie’ Teaches Us About School Leadership (Opinion)
Not all schools come with a leader Barbie; many come with just Ken. Here are three lessons from the hit movie on closing the “dream gap.”
The ‘Amazon Effect’ Is Fueling Bus Driver Shortages. How Schools Keep the Wheels Turning
Delivery jobs have attracted some would-be bus drivers away from schools, making it more difficult to transport students.
Staff Shortages in Schools Are Here to Stay. Here’s Why
School districts are still struggling to hire qualified candidates in special education, transportation, and STEM.
AI Could Save School Districts Time and Money—If They Use It Correctly
Technology experts believe artificial intelligence tools could help districts on everything from facilities to recruitment.