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.
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?
Lack of Transparency: Maryland State Education Department Under Fire for Concealing Student Test Results
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is facing scrutiny and controversy over its handling of student test results. An investigation by Project Baltimore has revealed that the state is concealing and redacting school results, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. During a recent board meeting, Project Baltimore attempted to speak with key officials responsible for …
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
Teaching ‘Grand Students’: A Principal Treasures Her Work With Multiple Generations
A New Jersey principal built connections over multiple generations of families.
‘Innovation’ Is a Four-Letter Word (Opinion)
Many in education thrill to the promise of ‘innovation,’ but rightly understood, it is a means, not an end.