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How to energize your staff with the ‘Power of Mattering’

Leaders in our district asked what it would mean to lead in ways that send people home more whole, more grounded and more valued for the work they do.

The federal push for charter schools just got more expensive

A historic $500 million will be awarded over the next five years to support the Trump Administration's push for charter school expansion.

Book bans are the new normal in public education

Florida led the nation with 2,304 instances of book bans last school year, following the passage of multiple laws and pressure from local groups and elected officials.

Why tutoring is a logistics problem worth solving

Tutoring falters when it’s treated as a side project. It thrives when it’s built into the daily rhythm of school and treated as essential, not optional.

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These 2 states are spearheading K12 cybersecurity legislation

State leaders are stepping up to address cybersecurity concerns amid dwindling federal support, new research suggests.

Here’s a look at the latest leaders on the move

Superintendent David Vinson, who is leaving Texas' Wylie Independent School District after 14 years to take the helm at Conroe ISD, is among the leaders taking on new roles.

3 ways this superintendent makes his district stand out

Like most superintendents across the country, Matt Vance drives his district forward despite funding constraints caused by declining enrollment.

Why this superintendent wants to make ‘new mistakes’

When Superintendent Travis Hamby shares what sounds like an unusual ambition, it's another way of describing how he is experimenting with new educational models. 

Student-intendent: The unique way this leader stays connected

Kristine Martin stays visible by stepping into the shoes of students and staff in classrooms, on buses and in the cafeteria.

This small district is only as strong as its community

When you run a very small district, with just 700 students, resources can be an issue. On the other hand, the size—or lack of it—makes for very strong relationships.
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Five ways the Department of Education Is upending public schools

The Trump administration is reshaping the Education Department to expand private and religious schooling while cutting public school funding. Critics say the moves undermine civil rights and public education.

Alabama public schools expected to see significant enrollment drop

About 5,000 students have left public schools statewide, with 3,000 using CHOOSE Act funds to attend private schools.The program offers families up to $7,000 per child for education expenses, including private school tuition.

Do phones make students less able to focus?

The Report Card host Nat Malkus talks with UVA psychologist Daniel Willingham about what research says on attention, technology and learning.

1 in 5 high schoolers has had a romantic AI relationship, or knows someone who has

A new report finds students are increasingly turning to AI for companionship and even romance, raising concerns about privacy, wellbeing and how technology shapes teenage relationships.
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