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Parents are once again worrying about some familiar school challenges

Concerned parents are feeling better about their schools even as pre-pandemic problems like bullying weigh more heavily on families who are seeking easier access to mental health care.

How connecting with communities can pave pathways for success after high school

Early planning for both postsecondary and career pathways can not only save time and money in the long run, but can also give students ample opportunity to discover their interests and strengths.

Friendly reminders: 7 tips for dealing with today’s most difficult parents

"They’re fewer than 5 percent of all the parents you deal with, but they take up 95 percent of your time," a counselor says of angry moms and dads.

School communications: 5 ways strategic outreach reduces absenteeism

At the micro level, school communications are about sharing information, but at the macro level, they’re about building relationships.

An After School Satan Club is sparking another free speech firestorm

The approval and subsequent rejection of another After School Satan Club, this time in Pennsylvania's Saucon Valley School District, has kicked off threats of violence and freedom of speech lawsuits.

How this superintendent is driving the local economy to help his district thrive

"I have made it my personal mission to maximize our district resources and seek to grow our tax base for the future," says Jason Snodgrass of his efforts to help his community thrive.

Even if National Parents Bill of Rights fails, should K12 leaders worry?

A Parents Bill of Rights just introduced by House Republicans seeks to codify many freedoms that families already enjoy when it comes to their schools but could also whittle away at superintendents' decision-making power.

5 ways school leaders can enhance parent communication to help students thrive

Positive relationships and two-way parent communication between K-12 schools and families help set students up for better outcomes in school and life.

Book ban breakdown: Which titles are being removed and where

A citizen's challenge was so urgent that a special meeting of the Escambia County school board was held this week to consider removing a trio of books from the district's libraries and classrooms. 

Publicly funded private school? It’s on the table in several states

The growing popularity of education savings accounts is raising the specter for K12 leaders that the school choice movement could siphon more funds away from the public education system.

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