Chronic absenteeism isn’t the problem–it’s the signal

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Key points: Behind many chronically absent students is a story that has nothing to do with motivation Don’t wait for September: Reach students now, when it matters most When it comes to absenteeism, the real work begins in summer For more on chronic absenteeism, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Every school leader I know has […]

The grade gap: Helping parents understand students’ academic progress 

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Key points: The communication between school and home fundamental to student success We need accessible data and greater student agency Data-driven decision-making is the key to unlocking K-12 district success For more news on academic progress, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub For as long as school has existed, so has the parental question: How are […]

Maharashtra opens NEET UG counselling registrations, CAP Round 1 seat allotment on August 23 |

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Maharashtra opens NEET UG counselling 2026 registrations for MBBS and BDS seats through State CET Cell MBBS और BDS में अंतर क्या है? (फोटो-Canva) Maharashtra opens NEET UG counselling 2026 registrations for MBBS and BDS seats through State CET Cell MBBS और BDS में अंतर क्या है? (फोटो-Canva) Maharashtra opens NEET UG counselling 2026 registrations […]

Why do we feel a slightly bitter aftertaste after having sugary foods?

Many sugary foods include ingredients with bitter notes, such as cocoa in chocolate. | Photo Credit: Andriyko Podilnyk/Unsplash — Jesica Sandhu, New Delhi A: Not everyone senses a bitter aftertaste after eating sweet foods but some do. There are a few reasons. First, sweet foods activate your sweet taste receptors but not your bitter taste […]

The grading paradox: Better data is key to understanding real subject mastery

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Key points: True transparency requires that a district’s systems speak the same language Data alone doesn’t determine success–leaders who know how to use it do Beyond the dashboard: Why K-12 educators need data literacy, not just data For more news on data and subject mastery, see eSN’s Educational Leadership hub There’s a confusing trend going […]

How excessive police force turns peaceful marches into medical crises

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When 23-year-old Arhaan (name changed to protect identity) reached his accommodation after attending the Cockroach Janta Party protest march in New Delhi on July 20, his ears kept ringing with pain when he closed his eyes. He remembers it started when a canister had burst with a loud sound near his head when he was […]

Does school design help or hinder adolescent learning?

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Key points: Physical environment and school design can either support or constrain the types of learning experiences adolescents need How one school reimagined learning spaces–and what others can learn What K-20 leaders should know about building resilient campuses For more news on school design, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Adolescence is one of the most […]