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Teletherapy can be even better than in-person counseling for students’ mental health

After shifting online during COVID-19, I was surprised that patients were more engaged and less shy than in person. Those benefits continue today.

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Five ways high-performing schools use data to help students succeed

53 school leaders agree that data is key in areas ranging from daily instruction and extra help to absenteeism and family engagement.

Recently retired superintendents offer advice for the next generation of district leaders

"You don't have to put out every fire." Experienced leaders stress the importance of clear communication, transparency, humility, and flexibility.

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Cleveland ends year-round schooling, citing no meaningful gains after 15 years

Other states and school districts are still using the strategy, which aims to stop the ‘summer slide.’

Israel Collazo, a student at Davis Aerospace and Maritime High School, one of a few Cleveland schools with a year-round schedule protests the district’s decision last month to end summer classes. (Rueben Bell)

CoSN releases 2025 State of EdTech District Leadership Report

Among other findings, this year's survey highlights the potentially catastrophic impact that the loss of E-Rate funding would have across K-12.

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Mental Health and Wellness

Layoffs and leakier pipelines: How Trump’s cuts to mental health grants are likely to affect schools

After Uvalde, school mental health grants had bipartisan support. But after the cuts, schools will likely have to lay off social workers and counselors, and college programs designed to train mental health providers may shut down.

A school social worker makes calls from her desk in California's Chula Vista Elementary School District. The district is served by the San Diego County Office of Education, which was among the education entities that lost federal funding to hire and train more mental health workers in schools. (Zaydee Sanchez for Chalkbeat)

Teacher appreciation can transform school culture

Teacher Appreciation Week: When teachers feel genuinely valued, it can have a ripple effect across an entire community. Here are some approaches to recognize your educators authentically.

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Report: Staff retention, mental health, school culture, and the use of AI are among the top concerns of school and district leaders in 2025

ERDI research draws on insights from district leaders for solutions to the most common challenges facing K-12 leaders.

Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero gets 2-year contract extension from school board

Marrero’s superintendency has been tumultuous at times due to issues that many large urban school districts are facing.

Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero tours Garden Place Academy on the first day of school in August 2024. (Melanie Asmar / Chalkbeat)

New York superintendents recognized for excellence in leadership

The first-ever award from the New York State Council of School Superintendents and Discovery Education honored four K-12 leaders in the state for their innovative leadership.

(L-R) Matthew Cook, District Superintendent Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES, 2025 Innovative Award Honoree David Bills, Superintendent, West Genesse CSD, Judson Aungst, Charles Dedrick, Executive Director, NYSCOSS Source: Discovery Education

New study offers "best way" to measure school performance

The FutureEd project drew on decades of research into the key features of successful schools to create a more accurate model for measuring quality.

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Preparing for the AI future: Five ways to respond to the Trump executive order

While the details will emerge over time, administrators shouldn't wait to prepare their schools and districts.

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