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.
Federal Court Rules on Student’s Right to wear Mexican Sash at Graduation
A federal judge from the U.S. District Court has made a ruling that permits a school district to prohibit a student from wearing a sash representing her Mexican-American heritage at her upcoming graduation ceremony. Judge Nina Wang, the author of the ruling, denied the request for an emergency restraining order that aimed to prevent Garfield …
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Anne Arundel Man’s Death shows what schools regularly face
Insight into how the death of a Brooklyn Park man is indicative of problems faced by school systems
Baltimore City Attendance
Baltimore City Public Schools is trying to figure out why so many students are absent. Currently, more students are chronically absent than are not.
40 Showstopping High School Plays for Your School
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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.
How These State and District Leaders Are Solving Teacher Shortages
Three experts share the benefits and drawbacks of the strategies they’ve tried out.
When Graduation Dress Codes Clash With Students’ Cultural Expression
Students have sued to wear culturally significant items at graduation, and some states have also passed legislation protecting the practice.
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.