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This Principal Says It’s Critical to Infuse Students’ and Teachers’ Days With Joy
Part of a school leader’s role is to guard against outside distractions so teachers can focus on kids, says Salome Thomas-EL.
3 Principles to Help School and District Leaders Build Better Relationships With Teachers
Communication, capacity building, and a willingness to fail are key tenants of relationship-building, school and district leaders say.
Women in K-12 Leadership Don’t Get Enough Support. Here’s What Needs to Change
Fairer family-leave policies, pay transparency, better data collection, and more on-the-job support are elements of the plan.
Schools Are Full of Ethical Dilemmas. Can Ethicists Help?
Harvard University political philosopher Meira Levinson is leading a cross-sector push to establish a field called “educational ethics.”
Fewer Students Are Getting Free Summer Meals After Pandemic Waivers End
Summer meal programs are expected to serve fewer students following last summer’s end of a federal waiver.
When It Comes to DEI, Principals Must Be More Than Performative (Opinion)
It takes hard work turning your words into action. A principal shares what that looks like in her school.
Online Training Program to Boost Number of Principals of Color Expands
A New York City education college is the latest to join an online principal training program for educators of color and equity-minded leaders.
The Key Challenges After-School Programs Are Facing, in Charts
After-school programs are a key academic recovery strategy for districts, but they can’t enroll all the students who need them.
Memo to Ed. Leaders on School Improvement: The Right Questions to Ask Now (Opinion)
Rethinking prepandemic practices—staffing, technology, school choice, and more—is well worth your time, writes Rick Hess.
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.