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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.
This Principal Endured A Lot of Senior Pranks. One Stood Out
Chris LeGrande won’t forget 215 keys, a jar, and a parking boot.
‘What Happened to Sherman?’: A Principal Who Can’t Shake the Memory of One Special Student
Catherine Diezi shared her love for literature with staff and students. She’ll remember how that transformed their lives.
‘The Kids Never Once Doubted I Loved Them’: A Principal’s Deep Connections With Students
Kansas middle school principal will remember the decades-long relationships she’s built with students.
How to Support Male School Leaders of Color. 6 Tips From a District-University Partnership
Chicago schools and National Louis University are working to increase school leaders who are Black and Latino men.
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.