https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/community-engagement Community Engagement en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-for-this-school-board-president-leadership-starts-with-humility/2026/09 Amid a big transition, active communication helped this leader hold the community together. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-for-this-school-board-president-leadership-starts-with-humility/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-our-school-leaves-town-every-day-a-story-of-rural-resilience-and-survival/2026/09 For more than a year, this town’s only school has stood empty. The spirit of community endures. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-our-school-leaves-town-every-day-a-story-of-rural-resilience-and-survival/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-when-your-district-goes-through-big-changes-relationships-are-critical/2026/09 A neighboring school closed. His district embraced a reorganization. It was a lesson in leadership. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-when-your-district-goes-through-big-changes-relationships-are-critical/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-the-question-that-guided-this-school-district-through-an-impossible-decision/2026/09 Declining enrollment reshaped her district. This school board member has lessons for other leaders. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-the-question-that-guided-this-school-district-through-an-impossible-decision/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/two-districts-pave-a-road-toward-a-shared-future-and-survival/2026/09 A rural school district was facing the urgent threat of dissolution. Its leaders found another way. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/two-districts-pave-a-road-toward-a-shared-future-and-survival/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/its-not-about-being-nice-fearless-leadership-requires-curiosity-and-candor/2026/09 Just ask the leader mediating an ugly school mascot fight or restructuring a once-segregated school. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/its-not-about-being-nice-fearless-leadership-requires-curiosity-and-candor/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/their-school-burned-down-then-they-picked-up-their-paintbrushes/2026/04 A group of 15 students in California used art to celebrate and grieve the school they lost to fire. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:01:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/their-school-burned-down-then-they-picked-up-their-paintbrushes/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-named-for-cesar-chavez-face-renaming-debates-after-assault-allegations/2026/03 Dozens of schools named for the labor leader are weighing how to respond to new allegations. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:33:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-named-for-cesar-chavez-face-renaming-debates-after-assault-allegations/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-new-national-effort-aims-to-spread-learning-beyond-school-walls/2026/03 A new commission will explore strategies for schools to collaborate with their communities. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:12:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-new-national-effort-aims-to-spread-learning-beyond-school-walls/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/these-districts-turned-summer-school-into-an-inviting-destination-for-students/2026/03 Community partnerships helped with scheduling challenges. Themed programs heightened student interest. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:33:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/these-districts-turned-summer-school-into-an-inviting-destination-for-students/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/want-to-start-an-intergenerational-partnership-at-your-school-heres-how/2026/02 Partnerships that bring together students and older adults benefit both generations. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:25:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/want-to-start-an-intergenerational-partnership-at-your-school-heres-how/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/one-districts-battle-to-curb-cellphones-and-get-kids-to-engage-in-real-life/2026/01 Spokane's leaders are pushing extracurriculars to help students strengthen in-person social skills. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/one-districts-battle-to-curb-cellphones-and-get-kids-to-engage-in-real-life/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/want-to-improve-tweens-social-skills-enlist-senior-citizens-help/2026/01 When a middle school was built adjacent to a retirement community, unlikely friendships grew. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/want-to-improve-tweens-social-skills-enlist-senior-citizens-help/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/five-ways-principals-can-act-like-community-ambassadors/2025/11 Here are tips for how principals can best support their community. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:43:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/five-ways-principals-can-act-like-community-ambassadors/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-the-fear-at-chicago-schools-amid-federal-immigration-raids/2025/10 Sylvelia Pittman has never experienced something like the current federal crackdown in her city. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:50:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-the-fear-at-chicago-schools-amid-federal-immigration-raids/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/5-best-practices-for-crafting-a-school-or-district-ai-policy/2025/10 Nearly half of educators say their school or district does not have an AI policy. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:38:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/5-best-practices-for-crafting-a-school-or-district-ai-policy/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/in-small-towns-principals-wear-many-hats-including-ambassador/2025/09 Small-town principals juggle daily duties with serving as ambassadors to their communities. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:54:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/in-small-towns-principals-wear-many-hats-including-ambassador/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-public-education-is-in-trouble-whose-job-is-it-to-fix-it/2025/08 Here’s how K-12 leaders can work together more effectively. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:04:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-public-education-is-in-trouble-whose-job-is-it-to-fix-it/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-to-keep-supporting-students-in-a-hostile-political-environment/2025/06 Protecting kids outside of school may be beyond educators' means, but here are ways we can help them. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:46:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-to-keep-supporting-students-in-a-hostile-political-environment/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-denver-superintendent-why-we-sued-the-federal-government/2025/05 Education leaders shouldn't remain apolitical in the face of immigration enforcement changes and other threats from the Trump administration. Fri, 09 May 2025 17:20:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-denver-superintendent-why-we-sued-the-federal-government/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-superintendents-can-prioritize-the-political-part-of-the-job/2025/03 The superintendency is increasingly a political role, experts said. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:39:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-superintendents-can-prioritize-the-political-part-of-the-job/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-i-fought-for-public-education-what-i-learned-from-its-detractors/2025/03 Without community buy-in, education reforms can weaken support for public schools. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:51:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-i-fought-for-public-education-what-i-learned-from-its-detractors/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-an-nfl-franchise-is-tackling-chronic-student-absenteeism-heres-how/2025/03 Athletes understand why showing up every day to work matters. Can they persuade students? Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-an-nfl-franchise-is-tackling-chronic-student-absenteeism-heres-how/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2025/leadership/downloadable-a-guide-to-working-with-community-educators/ Bringing community members into school can build public support for learning, ignite student interest, and support teachers. Here's how. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:47:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2025/leadership/downloadable-a-guide-to-working-with-community-educators/ https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/ai-has-taken-classrooms-by-storm-school-operations-could-be-next/2024/12 Generative AI tools could help schools with operational tasks like budgeting, transportation, data analysis, and even zoning. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/ai-has-taken-classrooms-by-storm-school-operations-could-be-next/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-small-towns-deep-affection-for-its-new-school/2024/11 A new school in a western Minnesota town of fewer than 800 residents was a full-community project, from start to finish. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:41:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-small-towns-deep-affection-for-its-new-school/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/family-and-community-engagement-best-practices-for-english-learners Strengthening the bond between schools and families is key to the success of English learners. Learn how to enhance family engagement and support student achievement. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:53:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/family-and-community-engagement-best-practices-for-english-learners https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-school-board-tried-to-make-public-comments-civil-it-went-too-far-court-says/2024/10 The rules blocked protected speech or were inconsistently applied, judges say. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:05:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-school-board-tried-to-make-public-comments-civil-it-went-too-far-court-says/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/safety-risk-or-civic-duty-schools-cant-always-say-no-to-voters-on-election-day/2024/08 Schools are often obligated to serve as polling places, even as safety concerns have grown in recent years. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:25:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/safety-risk-or-civic-duty-schools-cant-always-say-no-to-voters-on-election-day/2024/08