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Communicator, October 2023, Volume 47, Issue 2Promoting Civic Engagement in Students Through Voting
Read MoreSchools can become active agents in helping kids learn the importance of exercising their fundamental right and responsibility to vote. Learn grade-level strat…

Communicator, July 2022, Volume 45, Issue 11Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Aims to Address Teacher Shortages
Read MoreThe movement to get teachers back into classrooms is gaining momentum—and we need your expertise to help draft the legislation.


Webinar: We Can’t Wait: Educating Students for American Democracy
Read MoreElementary and middle school leaders are reclaiming the civic mission of schooling through the Educating for American Democracy Roadmap. Explore how this work …


FY23 Budget Released
Read MoreExploring the FY23 budget, plus electric school buses, Medicaid reimbursement, and school flexibility waivers.

Communicator, January 2022, Volume 45, Issue 5Prioritizing PSEL In Pandemic-Era Education
Read MoreEducation leaders share which standards took priority in their schools during the pandemic and strategies to bring back-burner priorities into focus again.

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Master of Inclusion: Spotlight on Principal John Singleton Jr.
Principal, January/February 2025: A Portrait of the Digital Learner, Volume 104, Issue 3Read MoreJohn Singleton Jr. creates community in his K–6 school and leads a shift to inquiry-based learning.


Creative Ideas to Show Teacher Appreciation
Read MoreSchool families can use these ideas to show appreciation for their child’s teachers and recognize them for their hard work—during the holiday season and year-r…


Leading Through the Storm: How Schools Become Hubs of Support During Crisis
Communicator, November 2024, Volume 48, Issue 3Read MoreWhen hurricanes devastated their school communities, these principals led efforts to help families recover and rebuild.


Experimenting With Science at Home
Read MoreFamilies can recreate the magic of science experiments for their kids at home by turning everyday moments into exciting scientific discoveries.


4 Tips for Cleaning High-Touch Surfaces
Read MoreHigh-touch surfaces are prime spots for germs to gather and spread. Families can use these four practical tips to effectively clean high-touch surfaces—signifi…


Reduced Absenteeism Relies on Family Engagement
Principal, September/October 2024: Improving Attendance, Volume 104, Issue 1Read MoreNew research shows a powerful correlation among strong relationships, lower rates of chronic absenteeism, and improved student outcomes.


What Works: Attendance Issues and Solutions
Principal, September/October 2024: Improving Attendance, Volume 104, Issue 1Read MoreEducators say that a comprehensive approach that stresses engagement is essential to battling post-COVID chronic absenteeism.


New School Year, New Focus on Principal Voices
Principal, September/October 2024: Improving Attendance, Volume 104, Issue 1Read MoreHeading into the school year with a renewed focus on school leaders’ needs.


10 Best Practices to Protect Kids Online
Read MoreArmed with a greater understanding of the problem and strategies to take action, families can teach their children best practices in navigating the internet to…


4 Writing Activities to Inspire Kids’ Creativity at Home
Read MoreWhen kids write, they gain confidence in their writing and their reading comprehension grows, too. Here’s how kids can practice writing in creative, personaliz…


Make Summer Learning a Family Affair
Read MoreSummer break is the perfect time for families to incorporate lessons into daily activities—and even vacations—to keep kids engaged and their minds active.


How to Talk About Mental Health With Children
Read MoreIn this Report to Parents, find practical tips and resources to help families learn signs that their child might be struggling and strategies to talk about men…

