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After My Mother Died, a Teacher Misread My Pain (Opinion) edweek.org/leadership/opinio…
After My Mother Died, a Teacher Misread My Pain (Opinion)

After My Mother Died, a Teacher Misread My Pain (Opinion)

Here’s how educators can avoid making the same mistake.

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School Districts Asked Voters for More Funding. Many Said No edweek.org/leadership/school…
School Districts Asked Voters for More Funding. Many Said No

School Districts Asked Voters for More Funding. Many Said No

In at least seven states, a majority of local ballot measures for school funding failed.

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Join this webinar to get a look at what students are saying about their goals and plans after high school, from growing interest in hands-on career exploration to the importance of cost, work-life balance, and mental health support. You'll leave with practical strategies to: ➡️ Strengthen future planning and counselor-student conversations ➡️ Expand career exploration and connect students with real-world opportunities ➡️ Help every student build a meaningful plan for what comes next 🖥️ Register today: bit.ly/4iIdJca
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Students Don’t Read for Fun. Here’s How to Change That edweek.org/teaching-learning…
Students Don’t Read for Fun. Here’s How to Change That

Students Don’t Read for Fun. Here’s How to Change That

Three strategies to get students to read more.

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Teachers Discuss How the Political Climate Has Affected Their Classrooms (Opinion) edweek.org/teaching-learning…
Teachers Discuss How the Political Climate Has Affected Their Classrooms (Opinion)

Teachers Discuss How the Political Climate Has Affected Their Classrooms (Opinion)

Understanding how student attitudes have changed can improve an educator’s instructional approach.

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Washington State Sued Over Newly Approved Trans Student-Athlete Ban edweek.org/policy-politics/w…
Washington State Sued Over Newly Approved Trans Student-Athlete Ban

Washington State Sued Over Newly Approved Trans Student-Athlete Ban

The lawsuit says school sports are an essential part of education, including for transgender students.

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Working With Parents Is Hard. These Teacher-Prep Programs Prioritize That Skill edweek.org/leadership/workin…
Working With Parents Is Hard. These Teacher-Prep Programs Prioritize that Skill

Working With Parents Is Hard. These Teacher-Prep Programs Prioritize that Skill

Student-teachers in new preparation programs learn to go beyond the classroom when engaging families.

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Anthropic Agrees to Protections for Teachers Who Use Claude edweek.org/technology/anthro…
Anthropic Agrees to Protections for Teachers Who Use Claude

Anthropic Agrees to Protections for Teachers Who Use Claude

AI giant will allow districts more contract protections for privacy and safety.

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Working With Parents Is Hard. These Teacher-Prep Programs Prioritize that Skill edweek.org/leadership/workin…
Working With Parents Is Hard. These Teacher-Prep Programs Prioritize that Skill

Working With Parents Is Hard. These Teacher-Prep Programs Prioritize that Skill

Student-teachers in new preparation programs learn to go beyond the classroom when engaging families.

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Students Who Turn to AI for Emotional Support Report Worse Mental Health edweek.org/technology/studen…
Students Who Turn to AI for Emotional Support Report Worse Mental Health

Students Who Turn to AI for Emotional Support Report Worse Mental Health

Some student uses of AI are associated with worse mental health and well-being outcomes.

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Is AI Good or Bad for Learning? The Answer Isn't So Simple edweek.org/technology/is-ai-…
Is AI Good or Bad for Learning? The Answer Isn't So Simple

Is AI Good or Bad for Learning? The Answer Isn't So Simple

A review of emerging research found that some use cases are more promising than others—but almost all offered caveats.

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Whether it’s the specter of closures over declining enrollment or mounting pressure to change a controversial school mascot, the challenges of K-12 leadership run the gamut. The difference between preserving a strong community or watching it fall apart comes down to a leader’s ability to do a few vital things, including listening, even when it feels like the last thing you want to do. This year’s Big Ideas special report explores real-life hurdles that K-12 leaders manage every day and offers concrete advice on how best to manage them. 💡 Explore the full project: bit.ly/4j0M8os
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Less Clicking, More Clapping: The Power of Games in the Classroom (Opinion) edweek.org/teaching-learning…
Less Clicking, More Clapping: The Power of Games in the Classroom (Opinion)

Less Clicking, More Clapping: The Power of Games in the Classroom (Opinion)

Tired of competing with screens for student attention? Look to the theater and improv world.

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Results: How Will the 2026 Midterms Reshape Schools? edweek.org/policy-politics/r…
Results: How Will the 2026 Midterms Reshape Schools?

Results: How Will the 2026 Midterms Reshape Schools?

Look up each state and the outcomes of key 2026 contests with implications for K-12 schools.

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Florida Schools Could Struggle to Fund Police Officers After Property Tax Cuts edweek.org/leadership/florid…
Florida Schools Could Struggle to Fund Police Officers After Property Tax Cuts

Florida Schools Could Struggle to Fund Police Officers After Property Tax Cuts

School leaders expect local police agencies to reduce their contributions after Amendment 3's passage.

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Principals Wake Up 15 Times a Night. 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Health edweek.org/leadership/princi…
Principals Wake Up 15 Times a Night. 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Health

Principals Wake Up 15 Times a Night. 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Health

School leaders are at risk for burnout and health challenges. These strategies can help.

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Having a Bad Day at School? Try These Teacher-Tested Coping Strategies (Opinion) edweek.org/teaching-learning…
Having a Bad Day at School? Try These Teacher-Tested Coping Strategies (Opinion)

Having a Bad Day at School? Try These Teacher-Tested Coping Strategies (Opinion)

Even the most seasoned teachers can struggle sometimes. Here’s how to deal.

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Lawsuit Blames a School-Issued Chromebook for Student’s Mental Health Crisis edweek.org/technology/lawsui…
Lawsuit Blames a School-Issued Chromebook for Student’s Mental Health Crisis

Lawsuit Blames a School-Issued Chromebook for Student’s Mental Health Crisis

The Chromebook was used to get feedback from an AI chatbot about mental health concerns.

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Low-Income Students Less Likely to Remain in Top Tier for Math edweek.org/teaching-learning…
Low-Income Students Less Likely to Remain in Top Tier for Math

Low-Income Students Less Likely to Remain in Top Tier for Math

They're also less likely to remain at the top of their class over time. Changing screening policies could help.

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No Education Background? Some Say That Helps School Boards edweek.org/leadership/no-edu…
No Education Background? Some Say That Helps School Boards

No Education Background? Some Say That Helps School Boards

People of all professional backgrounds can add value to school boards.

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