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5 Realities Schools Must Embrace: What’s Next in Education
[caption id="attachment_2326" align="alignright" width="150"] Dr. Philip Lanoue[/caption]When it comes to dealing with a changing education env...

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Staying Engaged as Districts Navigate New School Funding Plans
In the midst of heated debates over federal education spending, it’s easy to overlook the reality that federal support constitutes only a small por...

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Teacher Voices in Policy: Bridging Communication Gaps for Impactful Change
There’s no lack of education “experts” out there. Almost every one of them claims to have the secret to transforming America’s K-12 schools.New...

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High School Turnaround: Students Taking Charge for Change
School leaders often talk about the importance of strong student voice in their schools.Bringing students into conversations about academics, c...

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School Climate Data Challenges: 3 Common Pitfalls
Research shows that school climate data is among the best indicators of long-term school success. But while many school districts conduct surveys t...

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Rethinking Recess: Boosting Students' Social Skills Through Play
For most students and teachers, recess represents a break from learning.But, for an increasing number of school leaders and educators, recess i...

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Dispelling Myths: America’s Public Schools Are Not Failing
“America’s schools are failing.” “United States slips on latest world education rankings.” “American students less prepared than ever before.”L...

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Decades-Long Rivalry: Families Exploring D.C. School Options
Every parent wants their child to attend a comfortable, safe school.But that doesn’t always make securing parent support for school building up...

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Update: Collaborative leadership--6 influences that matter most
Last week, former principal and education thought leader Peter DeWitt announced that he is retiring his regular Education Week blog Finding Common ...

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Choosing Out: Academic Reasons Behind the Rise in Families Opting Out
At the heart of the argument for school choice exists this simple premise: Parents know what’s best for their kids.Giving parents solid school ...