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School & District Management
Q&A
Three Retiring Principals on What’s Changed in Schools
These principals reflect on the rising challenges reshaping school leadership.
School & District Management
LAUSD Tries to Reclaim $22 Million After Alleged Money-Laundering Scheme
A district manager allegedly steered work to a company in exchange for kickbacks, a lawsuit claims.
Federal
Part-Time Tutor, Game Developer Charged With Attempted Assassination of Trump
Cole Tomas Allen apologized to friends and former students, according to a criminal complaint.
Federal
Man Accused of Firing Weapon at Event With Trump Has Background as Tutor and Programmer
Social media posts said the individual has worked for company that has provided test-prep and academic support.
Families & the Community
Their School Burned Down. Then They Picked Up Their Paintbrushes
A group of 15 students in California used art to celebrate and grieve the school they lost to fire.
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This California district cut chronic absenteeism in half. Learn how they used insight and early action to reach families and change outcomes.
Mathematics
A New Approach to Algebra in 8th Grade Seems to Produce Big Benefits
Middle schoolers who took grade-level math and Algebra 1 together benefited, a study finds.
Teaching Profession
'Treated as a Professional': How District and School Leaders Can Boost Teacher Morale
California Ķvlog talked about the support they need at an event hosted by Education Week and EdSource.
Law & Courts
Appeals Court Revives Lawsuit Over 1st Grader’s Black Lives Matter Drawing
A court revived a 1st grader 's claim she was punished for giving a drawing to a Black classmate.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court’s Gender Identity Ruling Leaves Schools Seeking Clarity
Advocates say they would welcome more from the Supreme Court on gender-notification policies.
Teaching Profession
Gen Z Teachers Grew Up With Tech. Now They're Seeking Better Boundaries for Students
Gen Z teachers grew up in an era of unbridled tech. It shapes how they approach classroom technology.
Recruitment & Retention
Dozens of Teacher Pathways Fuel This District’s Talent Pipeline
A California district's homegrown teacher pathways work to secure a stable, well-trained teaching force.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court Backs Parents in School Gender Disclosure Fight
The Supreme Court restored an injunction blocking California policies on student gender transitions
Student Well-Being & Movement
Want Kids to Have Better SEL Skills? Try Using Sports
In a panel discussion, district leaders and an expert discuss why sports is a great place to learn life skills.