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Why chronic absenteeism is so high—and how district leaders can start fixing it
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Children are facing potentially permanent learning loss. But additional instructional time alone won’t help.
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How Two Superintendents Are Tackling the Underlying Issues Plaguing Teacher Morale
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The 6 most in-demand topics for district leaders last year
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