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Leadership

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.

Leadership

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.’

Op-ed

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.

Research

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.

Leadership

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.

Research

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.

Success Stories

These school districts are bucking the national math slump

By investing in teacher coaches, data and more math time, two Tennessee districts are seeing students do better than before COVID-19 hit.

Op-ed

In a divided culture, we need a bipartisan approach to improving K-12 student achievement

Even in today's hyper-polarized environment, these six proven reforms have broad political support and could significantly improve the nation's schools.

College and Career Readiness

Schools push career ed classes ‘for all,’ even kids heading to college

The Hechinger Report

As backlash to ‘college for all’ grows, a new ‘CTE for all’ model blossoms. Backers say it engages students and prepares them for the future, but others worry it comes at a cost

Policy and Legislation

Supreme Court to rule on right of religious parents to opt kids out of LGBTQ material

Oral arguments in the case, Mahmoud v. Taylor, are scheduled for Tuesday, with a decision expected by June.

Op-ed

Advice for districts: Don’t give more tests — give the right tests

Our work in Wisconsin and New York found assessment overload is keeping students and teachers from getting the data they need.

Op-ed

Why history instruction is critical for combating online misinformation

Building background knowledge about history and civics is critical to developing students' media literacy and analytical skills.

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