Teachers' relationships with their administrators serve as one of the most influential reasons on whether to stay at or leave a school. Jodi Zeis explains how principals can make a smooth transition with educators in the building when stepping into a new role.

Teachers and administrators in Monterey, California experimented with strategies to build school cultures where the adults are always learning and transferring that excitement and willingness to take risks to students.

It's not easy to be a tween or to teach one. School counselor Phyllis L. Fagell, the author of "Middle School Matters," translates young adolescents' needs into developmentally appropriate, evidence-based strategies for teaching a unique age group.

The practice of observing detail over time, analyzing deeply and applying different perspectives helps students appreciate the richness of the world we live in.

Lessons in social and emotional learning have been associated with testing gains, but a recent study of elementary-school students in Pennsylvania found less-impressive results. Researchers at Penn State found some testing gains for students who participated in an SEL program, but overall gains were not statistically significant.

Pupils who ask lots of questions get better results, especially those from poorer homes.

A school's principal can play a large role in helping to curb high rates of chronic absenteeism among students, according to a study of Tennessee principals by Brendan Bartanen, an assistant professor at Texas A&M University. Data shows the "principal effect" can reduce absenteeism rates by 4 percentage points on average -- and 6 percentage…

To understand why excessive turnover exists, researchers have investigated the relationship between principal turnover and various features of the principalship; which principals are most likely to leave; and which schools are more vulnerable to principal turnover. (pdf)

Principals are a key in-school factor associated with student achievement. When principals leave, it can disrupt school progress, increase teacher turnover, and stall student achievement. A new study reviews existing research to identify why school leadership matters and the impacts of principal mobility on student achievement.

Principals have a lot on their plates. According to recent research, the job's challenges have led to an 18% average turnover rate in public schools. Yet, many leaders have found workable solutions to juggle the responsibilities. Principals on Twitter shared their tips and tricks for staying cool under - well, you know the rest.

Research shows the benefits of phonics lessons in early-literacy instruction, but data shows that teacher training programs may be offering mixed messages about best practices. An Education Week survey of about 530 early-reading professors finds that 22% focused on explicit, systemic phonics, while 57% teach a more balanced literacy philosophy.

Legos, toothpicks and toy cars are key to teaching science and math early.