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Teachers’ Unions Want Every School to Be a Community School. Here’s Why
The president of the Los Angeles teachers’ union on why teachers like community schools—and why some administrators don’t.
Trump Says Parents Should Elect Principals. What Would That Look Like?
Former President Donald Trump has said he wants to give parents the power to fire principals by making their jobs elected positions.
How Can Districts Prepare for the Next Pandemic?
There’s some evidence that more school districts have prepared for the next pandemic, and specifically considered how to keep classes going.
A Fading School Reform? Mayoral Control Is Ending in Another City
Chicago will phase out mayoral control of its schools by 2027, becoming the latest city to drop the model.
What Is Educational Ethics? A Teacher Turned Harvard Prof Explains (Opinion)
Educators often face ethical dilemmas and don’t know how to respond. What if they were equipped to address them?
Richmond, Va., Schools Rename the Last of Their Confederate-Named Schools
The name changes may mark a turning point in the nationwide campaign to rename schools named for Confederate figures.
5 Ways School Leaders Can Make Teachers Feel More Valued (Opinion)
Appreciating teachers demands a lot more than the occasional social media post or pizza party.
Nearly Half of Educators Believe Schools Were Closed Too Long During Pandemic
That’s according to a poll conducted last month of teachers, administrators, and district leaders.
3 Benefits of Superintendent Mentoring Programs
Mentoring helps both rookie superintendents and the veteran administrators guiding them.
From Clever Fun to Destructive Chaos: Here’s How Social Media Is Intensifying Senior Pranks
Senior pranks are going viral on social media platforms, for better or worse.