/communications Communications en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:16:16 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-one-big-city-district-is-addressing-the-middle-east-conflict/2024/10 Partnerships are helping the Philadelphia schools better support all students and staff, writes Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:16:16 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-one-big-city-district-is-addressing-the-middle-east-conflict/2024/10 /leadership/navigating-tense-conversations-at-work-a-guide-for-educators-downloadable/2024/10 A downloadable guide to help educators navigate polarizing conflicts. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:34:07 GMT /leadership/navigating-tense-conversations-at-work-a-guide-for-educators-downloadable/2024/10 /leadership/opinion-5-lessons-principals-can-learn-from-u-s-presidents-about-leadership/2024/09 What does it take to lead a school in this polarized political climate? Let history be your guide. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:39:59 GMT /leadership/opinion-5-lessons-principals-can-learn-from-u-s-presidents-about-leadership/2024/09 /teaching-learning/opinion-3-ways-educators-can-make-hard-conversations-easier/2024/09 Conversations around hot-button topics can catch teachers and school leaders off guard. Avoidance isn't the answer. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:48:42 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-3-ways-educators-can-make-hard-conversations-easier/2024/09 /leadership/a-surge-of-violent-school-threats-creates-a-communication-crisis-for-districts/2024/09 School threats requires districts to juggle nuanced messages for parents, students, and communities. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:25:10 GMT /leadership/a-surge-of-violent-school-threats-creates-a-communication-crisis-for-districts/2024/09 /leadership/opinion-from-one-superintendent-to-another-get-political/2024/09 Strong relationships with political leaders help create a supportive network for your schools, even amid partisan turbulence. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:00:56 GMT /leadership/opinion-from-one-superintendent-to-another-get-political/2024/09 /leadership/opinion-the-3-secrets-to-better-parent-teacher-communication/2024/09 Teachers and parents rarely receive guidance on how to effectively communicate. Here’s what two experienced educators recommend. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:18:35 GMT /leadership/opinion-the-3-secrets-to-better-parent-teacher-communication/2024/09 /leadership/how-school-leaders-can-learn-to-disagree-better/2024/09 Leaders can’t avoid conflict. But they can learn to manage it more effectively. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:03:25 GMT /leadership/how-school-leaders-can-learn-to-disagree-better/2024/09 /events/live-online-discussion/a-seat-at-the-table-how-can-we-disagree-better-a-roadmap-for-educators Experts in conflict resolution, psychology, and leadership skills offer K-12 leaders skills to avoid conflict in challenging circumstances. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:33:53 GMT /events/live-online-discussion/a-seat-at-the-table-how-can-we-disagree-better-a-roadmap-for-educators /leadership/3-ways-principals-can-respond-to-polarization-and-division/2024/09 The role of a school leader is inherently difficult and conflict-ridden. Here's what they can do to manage tense situations. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:04:10 GMT /leadership/3-ways-principals-can-respond-to-polarization-and-division/2024/09 /leadership/polarization-in-schools-5-timely-remedies-for-educators/2024/08 What contributes to polarization? What is its impact on K-12? Answers to these questions are the focus of this year's special report. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:28:47 GMT /leadership/polarization-in-schools-5-timely-remedies-for-educators/2024/08 /leadership/big-ideas-for-upending-polarization Educators feel divisions in their classrooms, schools, and districts. Research—and history—can explain the causes and offer solutions. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/big-ideas-for-upending-polarization /leadership/how-principals-can-ride-the-storm-of-divisive-politics/2024/08 School leaders must do their best to find a way for everyone to work together and move forward. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/how-principals-can-ride-the-storm-of-divisive-politics/2024/08 /leadership/opinion-schools-cant-cure-polarization-heres-how-they-survive-it/2024/08 To avoid controversy, many educators have learned to sidestep contentious topics. That’s understandable—and wrong. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-schools-cant-cure-polarization-heres-how-they-survive-it/2024/08 /leadership/public-schools-launch-marketing-campaigns-to-compete-with-school-choice/2024/08 “It signals that public schools want to be the schools of choice in a choice environment," says one researcher. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:36:59 GMT /leadership/public-schools-launch-marketing-campaigns-to-compete-with-school-choice/2024/08 /leadership/how-to-address-parents-concerns-that-sel-goes-against-their-values/2024/07 A Texas instructional coach shares insights she has learned from talking with hesitant parents. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:47:51 GMT /leadership/how-to-address-parents-concerns-that-sel-goes-against-their-values/2024/07 /teaching-learning/special-ed-policies-can-change-fast-districts-can-help-families-navigate-them/2024/07 States have raised the maximum age of eligibility for special education services. But policies often change quickly. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:30:00 GMT /teaching-learning/special-ed-policies-can-change-fast-districts-can-help-families-navigate-them/2024/07 /leadership/how-have-school-leaders-responded-to-the-trump-shooting/2024/07 When a tragic national incident happens in the middle of the summer, do school officials feel compelled to respond? Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:13:35 GMT /leadership/how-have-school-leaders-responded-to-the-trump-shooting/2024/07 /leadership/grad-rates-soared-at-a-school-few-wanted-to-attend-how-it-happened/2024/06 Leaders at this Florida high school have "learned to be flexible" to improve graduation rates. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:25:56 GMT /leadership/grad-rates-soared-at-a-school-few-wanted-to-attend-how-it-happened/2024/06 /leadership/opinion-dont-just-listen-to-the-loudest-voices-resources-for-ed-leaders/2024/06 These resources can help school and district leaders communicate with their communities. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:31:29 GMT /leadership/opinion-dont-just-listen-to-the-loudest-voices-resources-for-ed-leaders/2024/06 /technology/when-schools-want-to-ban-cellphones-but-parents-stand-in-the-way/2024/05 Educating parents on the real threats cellphones pose to their children can help allay their concerns about safety. Tue, 21 May 2024 21:21:19 GMT /technology/when-schools-want-to-ban-cellphones-but-parents-stand-in-the-way/2024/05 /leadership/how-a-dei-rebrand-is-playing-out-in-k-12-schools/2024/05 School districts continue to advance DEI initiatives, though the focus is more on general inclusion and belonging for all. Fri, 17 May 2024 20:02:07 GMT /leadership/how-a-dei-rebrand-is-playing-out-in-k-12-schools/2024/05 /leadership/passing-school-bonds-is-hard-advice-from-3-superintendents-who-did-it/2024/04 ‘Educating instead of campaigning’ in an era when district leaders are under a political microscope. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:13:02 GMT /leadership/passing-school-bonds-is-hard-advice-from-3-superintendents-who-did-it/2024/04 /leadership/what-the-parents-rights-movement-forced-schools-to-do/2024/04 Parents and caregivers are paying more attention than ever. Here's what that means for schools. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/what-the-parents-rights-movement-forced-schools-to-do/2024/04 /leadership/the-good-and-the-bad-of-using-apps-to-connect-with-parents/2024/04 Tech platforms are changing the way teachers communicate with families. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/the-good-and-the-bad-of-using-apps-to-connect-with-parents/2024/04 /leadership/opinion-why-schools-struggle-with-implementation-and-how-they-can-do-better/2024/04 Improvement efforts often sputter when the rubber hits the road. But do they have to? Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-why-schools-struggle-with-implementation-and-how-they-can-do-better/2024/04 /leadership/3-tips-to-help-districts-navigate-educator-layoffs/2024/03 Keep cuts in line with the district's overarching goals, an expert advises. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:28:39 GMT /leadership/3-tips-to-help-districts-navigate-educator-layoffs/2024/03 /policy-politics/when-blocking-social-media-critics-school-officials-have-protections-supreme-court-says/2024/03 The court said public officials' own pages may be "state action," but only when they are exercising government authority. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:31:32 GMT /policy-politics/when-blocking-social-media-critics-school-officials-have-protections-supreme-court-says/2024/03 /leadership/opinion-chronic-absenteeism-has-exploded-what-can-schools-do/2024/02 The key to addressing this issue is rebuilding the relationship between families and schools. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-chronic-absenteeism-has-exploded-what-can-schools-do/2024/02 /leaders/leadership/how-to-manage-big-emotions-during-difficult-district-transitions/2024/02 A big-city superintendent discusses how she balances strong public sentiment with staying the course on a major improvement initiative. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/leadership/how-to-manage-big-emotions-during-difficult-district-transitions/2024/02