Some districts that removed police from schools have brought them back

Racial justice protests in 2020 convinced dozens of school districts to sever relationships with local police or commit to removing armed officers from campus. But two and a half years later, some...

Inside the Push to Include Miscarriages and Stillbirths in Teachers' Leave Policies

Teachers who have suffered pregnancy loss sometimes can't take bereavement leave to grieve. Now some women are trying to change that.

Is Judging Principals by Test Scores a Mistake?

A study examined whether existing methods for evaluating the impact of principal leadership on student test scores are accurate.

For the first time in 20 years, teachers can deduct more for school supplies

Eligible educators include K-12 teachers, principals, teachers' aides or counselors who spend more than 900 hours at the school during the academic year.

‘I’m lucky if I can get him out of bed’: NYC families struggle with school refusal

Many children have days where they dread school or try to get out of going at some point in their academic career. But following prolonged campus closures due to COVID, more students seem to be...

Southeast High School teen court will have student offenders face a jury of their peers

The teen court program will allow students who misbehave to face discipline by a jury of their peers. Leaders aim to avoid school to prison pipeline.

How Principals Can Help Assistant Principals Get Ready for the Top Job

Assistant principals don't always get all the experiences they need to be successful school leaders. Their principals can change that.

How to Reduce Guessing During Testing Season

Metacognitive tasks can help eliminate guessing and ensure that elementary students show what they know on standardized tests.

To Support Stressed Staff Members, Districts Are Turning to an Overlooked Resource

Many school workers are not using or are not aware of free services through their districts' employee assistance programs.

Students Are Behaving Badly in Class. Excessive Screen Time Might Be to Blame

Schools need more support to help prevent the overuse of technology from leading to unhealthy behaviors.

Why Schools See Extra Time as the Solution to Making Up for Lost Instruction

Districts are combating pandemic learning disruptions by adding instructional time. Atlanta is among the few to extend the school day.

Want Students Who Think for Themselves? Let’s Eliminate Our Stand

5 Ways to Motivate Students to Learn Math Effectively

Students generally feel less anxious and more excited to explore concepts when they connect the math they’re learning to real-life situations.

PROOF POINTS: Debunking the myth that teachers stop improving after five years

Newer research finds that even experienced educators get better albeit at a slower pace.