Radical transparency in school benefits: A smarter way to manage public dollars
Educational leadership is the backbone of school, district, and state education, establishing policies and practices for student and teacher success.
Beyond the dashboard: Why K-12 educators need data literacy, not just data
The power of any data dashboard isn't in the dashboard itself--it's in the conversations that happen around it
6 steps to transforming parent engagement, one message at a time
The right communications platform helps districts foster deeper family engagement and bridge communication gaps
The move from principal to district leader was fraught–here’s what I missed the most
How can educators stay connected to how the work is actually experienced and carried out in schools if they are no longer living in it each day?
National AI training hub for educators to open, funded by OpenAI and Microsoft
School districts are training teachers in using AI-powered tools, but high-poverty districts still lag behind their low poverty counterparts
Why should we care about cuts to funding for science education?
Meaningful science education is crucial for improving all of our lives, from the lives of children and youth to future and current classroom teachers
How the FY25 funding freeze impacts students across America
AASA survey results from 628 superintendents across 43 states reveal the real-world impact of the FY25 federal funding freeze
Navigating back-to-school anxiety: A K-12 success guide
Building strong support networks within the school community significantly reduces anxiety levels
Real talk: What it really takes to lead successful grading reform
After 10 years of reimagining grading, these two school leaders are still evolving--and they’re not afraid to do things differently
Young minds: New teachers’ impact on equitable science learning
The study helps understand how different approaches to equity in science education can work together
Using AI to reimagine teacher preparation for scale, equity, and reflective practice
A computerized AI support model gives pre-service teachers the opportunity to engage in scalable, self-guided reflection
School choice and homeschool freedom go hand in hand
Efforts to increase homeschool regulations have been spurred by the growth in home education in the wake of COVID-19
5 resources to build stronger classrooms through PLCs
PLCs help educators collaborate with purpose and build stronger, more equitable learning communities
Common Sense Media releases AI toolkit for school districts
Educators say they need practical, easy-to-use tools that support thoughtful AI planning, decision-making, and implementation
The Tennessee Educational Technology Association: A blueprint for success
A commitment to professional growth and support benefits K-12 school districts as the edtech landscape evolves
How our district turned a sea of data into a compass for change
Consolidating data in a single system helped a district more effectively meet the varied needs of its 13,000 students
Amid discouraging math scores, are states improving elementary math instruction?
Better preparation and support for elementary teachers to provide strong math instruction can improve academic and life outcomes for students
Why the Trump administration grounded these middle schoolers’ drones–and other STEM research
Sixteen states sued to stop Trump’s NSF cuts, which represent a significant hit for STEM education research
Family engagement is critical to COVID academic recovery
Family engagement is essential to mitigating pandemic-related learning challenges--and its impact extends far beyond test scores
Reversing the absent trend: A school’s community-powered comeback
Family engagement is key to counteracting chronic attendance challenges and supporting academic success
Trump nominee Penny Schwinn pledges alignment with president’s education agenda after GOP criticism
Schwinn said abolishing the Education Department is a call to explore opportunities and options around what is in the best interest of students
Trump moved fast and broke things in education–but what he’s creating isn’t clear
Critics and allies alike say they’ve been stunned by the speed at which Trump has moved to enact his education agenda
Bridging the digital divide to empower the youngest learners
Closing the digital divide involves more than providing devices--it's about equity, opportunities, and school readiness
8 tips for school leaders seeking to innovate
How can school district leaders make practical innovation a daily part of their organizations?
5 strategies to refine recruitment and help solve the teacher shortage
A strategic, human-centered approach to recruitment helps school and district leaders lay the foundation for long-term success
The U.S. had the blueprint for a high-class education–but abandoned it
The U.S. was on the path to a great education system, but lost sight of what made its schools inspirational
Unpacking COVID’s lasting academic effects on 5th graders
Educators have been instrumental in helping students regain lost ground and make progress in their academic development
Did the pandemic reopen gender-based math gaps?
Educators should ensure pandemic learning recovery efforts don’t inadvertently reinforce old inequities--or allow new ones to take hold
Federal judge blocks Trump’s Education Dept. shutdown, orders reinstatement of laid off staff
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten heralded the judge’s ruling
Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math
Teacher prep programs must increase the time they spend on fundamental math concepts to develop great math teachers
The cure for the school attendance crisis? Family support and a sense of belonging
The chronic absenteeism rate has increased post-pandemic--a clear indicator that the problem isn’t letting up any time soon
Disrupting U.S. schools wasn’t possible before–that may be changing
With education savings accounts, families have an incentive to consider the relative value of different educational goods and services, make tradeoffs, and choose accordingly
Empowering school staff with emergency response protocols
The right safety platform can help schools plan for emergencies, respond to crises, and accelerate emergency response
At a grim time for math test scores, these districts buck the trend
Higher achievement in eighth grade math is associated with a higher income and more education later
The business (and busy-ness) of education
Every employee in a people-first culture should feel respected and feel that the company cares for them individually
Beyond grades: Helping families support students academically
Families play a crucial role in helping students recover academically if they understand how their child is doing
The pros and cons of DEI in education
Positive DEI efforts include thoughtful and inclusive implementation strategies that promote equity and inclusion for all members
The dangers of attempting to ‘Instant Pot’ educational progress
Right now, we need a little more tough love--stronger expectations, accountability and leadership--in the K-12 space
The math anxiety equation: How to solve for confidence in math class
To conquer math anxiety, we must first help students believe they are capable learners of mathematics
More districts eye AI training for teachers
More teachers are integrating AI into instruction, but little is known about how districts are supporting them in navigating the rollout of AI in schools
White House order prioritizes AI in schools
