https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/district-strategies District Strategies en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:05:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/to-compete-with-school-choice-this-superintendent-turned-to-microschools/2026/10 More school districts have started microschools. George Philhower has started a network of them. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:05:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/to-compete-with-school-choice-this-superintendent-turned-to-microschools/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/rethinking-instruction-for-english-learners Join this free event to explore teacher preparedness, family communication, and strategies to ensure equity and opportunity for students. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/rethinking-instruction-for-english-learners https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-two-districts-are-shaping-pre-k-learning/2026/09 Superintendents say a strong strategic vision and high-quality PD are key. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:14:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-two-districts-are-shaping-pre-k-learning/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/transportation-is-a-challenge-for-cte-programs-how-districts-are-solving-it/2026/09 One district found innovative ways around this barrier. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:57:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/transportation-is-a-challenge-for-cte-programs-how-districts-are-solving-it/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-co-teaching-helps-english-learners-succeed/2026/09 Increasingly in the Metro Nashville schools, general-education and English-learner teachers team up. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-co-teaching-helps-english-learners-succeed/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/can-schools-trust-ai-to-translate-for-non-english-speaking-parents/2026/09 AI tools can translate school materials for non-English-speaking parents, but there are challenges around privacy and accuracy. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/can-schools-trust-ai-to-translate-for-non-english-speaking-parents/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-portrait-of-a-graduate-initiatives-struggle-to-transform-instruction/2026/09 Researchers examined how 15 districts are working to build "portrait of a graduate" expectations. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:56:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-portrait-of-a-graduate-initiatives-struggle-to-transform-instruction/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/ai-is-working-its-way-into-everything-can-school-districts-really-ban-it/2026/09 It’s very difficult—maybe even impossible—to turn off generative AI for entire school districts. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:25:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/ai-is-working-its-way-into-everything-can-school-districts-really-ban-it/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-get-past-the-blame-game-when-kids-refuse-to-come-to-school/2026/09 Tackling school avoidance won’t be a one-person job, experts say. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:57:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-get-past-the-blame-game-when-kids-refuse-to-come-to-school/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/lausd-adopts-moratorium-on-student-ai-use-another-big-move-to-limit-tech-use/2026/09 The nation's second-largest district is pausing student use of generative artificial intelligence. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:40:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/lausd-adopts-moratorium-on-student-ai-use-another-big-move-to-limit-tech-use/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/facing-techlash-how-should-schools-talk-to-parents-about-tech-use/2026/08 A school communications expert explains how schools should approach their messaging around tech. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:46:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/facing-techlash-how-should-schools-talk-to-parents-about-tech-use/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-this-district-is-getting-rid-of-chromebooks-for-k-2-students/2026/08 Some parents, educators, and even students are souring on the ubiquitous presence of the technology. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:46:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-this-district-is-getting-rid-of-chromebooks-for-k-2-students/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/schools-brace-for-growing-backlash-to-classroom-screen-time/2026/08 Many school leaders think a tech reset is overdue, but don't want to dump what's helping kids learn. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/schools-brace-for-growing-backlash-to-classroom-screen-time/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/ice-raids-are-making-emergency-contacts-essential-for-schools/2026/07 Educators say schools can help families plan for what happens if parents are detained by ICE. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:43:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/ice-raids-are-making-emergency-contacts-essential-for-schools/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/flipping-the-script-on-tech-equity-in-early-education/2026/07 This urban majority-minority district plans to limit young students' access to technology. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:21:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/flipping-the-script-on-tech-equity-in-early-education/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-this-district-is-using-esports-to-increase-student-engagement/2026/07 An education technology specialist discusses an esports development program she created. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:20:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-this-district-is-using-esports-to-increase-student-engagement/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-data-hiding-in-plain-sight-that-could-help-schools-fight-chronic-absenteeism/2026/07 A granular look at attendance data could help schools fight mounting absences, a new report says. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:40:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-data-hiding-in-plain-sight-that-could-help-schools-fight-chronic-absenteeism/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/staffing-mentoring-strategy-can-ai-solve-big-problems-at-school/2026/06 One of the sessions at the ISTE conference focused using AI for strategic questions facing schools. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:43:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/staffing-mentoring-strategy-can-ai-solve-big-problems-at-school/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/rising-health-costs-force-school-district-budget-tradeoffs/2026/06 The growing cost of such a large expense in school district budgets requires tradeoffs, a new survey shows. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:40:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/rising-health-costs-force-school-district-budget-tradeoffs/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-ice-activity-rises-schools-focus-on-family-support/2026/06 Since 2025, school districts have quickly adapted to shifting effects from federal immigration enforcement. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:45:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-ice-activity-rises-schools-focus-on-family-support/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-this-large-district-used-ai-to-simplify-its-org-chart/2026/06 The school system's organizational chart evolved organically for decades. Can AI bring cohesion? Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:01:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-this-large-district-used-ai-to-simplify-its-org-chart/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/see-the-retired-school-bus-that-high-schoolers-turned-into-a-mobile-makerspace/2026/06 In a Pennsylvania district, students use a bus specially outfitted for them to work on creative projects. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:51:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/see-the-retired-school-bus-that-high-schoolers-turned-into-a-mobile-makerspace/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/hidden-costs-of-special-ed-vacancies-solutions-for-your-district When provider vacancies hit, students feel it first. Hear what district leaders are doing to keep IEP-related services on track. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/hidden-costs-of-special-ed-vacancies-solutions-for-your-district https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-kids-are-riding-e-bikes-causing-headaches-for-schools-and-hospital-visits/2026/06 Districts develop new policies as students' e-bike use spikes—alongside crashes and traffic problems. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:03:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-kids-are-riding-e-bikes-causing-headaches-for-schools-and-hospital-visits/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-makes-some-schools-better-at-building-attendance-theres-no-silver-bullet/2026/05 "Deep" family engagement to boost attendance is promising, but schools must address the problem holistically. Fri, 29 May 2026 20:56:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-makes-some-schools-better-at-building-attendance-theres-no-silver-bullet/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-our-schools-are-breaking-educators-we-can-fix-it/2026/05 Making the teaching profession more sustainable starts with a new school leadership architecture. Mon, 18 May 2026 18:00:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-our-schools-are-breaking-educators-we-can-fix-it/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-district-stopped-relying-on-one-and-done-professional-development/2026/05 As its population of English learners grew, a district invested in coaching and co-teaching. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-district-stopped-relying-on-one-and-done-professional-development/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/a-district-expects-to-save-200k-from-ai-powered-vibe-coding-heres-how/2026/05 This school district is using AI coding to develop cheaper, more customized ed-tech tools. Fri, 08 May 2026 21:40:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/a-district-expects-to-save-200k-from-ai-powered-vibe-coding-heres-how/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/supporting-struggling-math-students-means-building-their-number-sense-and-confidence/2026/05 Two models schools use to help students learn new material—and shore up gaps at the same time. Wed, 06 May 2026 21:24:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/supporting-struggling-math-students-means-building-their-number-sense-and-confidence/2026/05