Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Student Well-Being & Movement
Parents and Kids Feel Shut Out of Policymaking. What Schools Should Know
New survey reveals parents and kids want more voice in government decisions.
School & District Management
Opinion
‘This Isn’t Working’: Educators Share Unsolicited Advice for District Leaders
How can superintendents improve student outcomes—without micromanaging teachers?
School & District Management
Opinion
We’re Not Preparing Principals for the Real Job of School Leadership
A shocking amount of school leadership is not about students. It is about adults.
Recruitment & Retention
AI Is Changing Teacher Hiring. Here’s How
Teachers may not be aware that AI underpins both commercial and DIY hiring systems, raising concerns.
Student Well-Being & Movement
School Counselors’ Jobs Are Misunderstood. Why It Matters
New report examines the challenges school counselors are facing and how to address them.
School & District Management
Not Every Assistant Principal Wants the Top Job: 5 Views From the Field
Promotions are welcome. But assistant principals don’t plan their lives around it.
School & District Management
Superintendents Increasingly Report Economic Pressures on Their Districts
Nevertheless, most superintendents hope to remain in their current roles next year, a new survey finds.
EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
We are excited to introduce our 2026 class of EdWeek Leaders To Learn From. These district leaders have shown persistence and creativity as they navigate the challenges facing schools in an increasingly diverse, rapidly changing world.
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How should districts govern AI in schools? Learn practical strategies for policies, safety, transparency, as well as responsible adoption.
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The Science of Reading transformed K-3 literacy. Now it's time to extend that focus to students in grades 6 through 12.
Jobs
Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
School & District Management Opinion Why Bad Bunny’s Half-Time Performance Was a Case Study for School LeadershipThe megastar’s show was an invitation in a challenging moment. Did you catch it?
School & District Management Texas Leader Named Superintendent of the YearThe 2026 superintendent of the year has led his district through rapid growth amid a local housing boom.
Student Well-Being & Movement How a District Used Data to Fight Students' Gambling and VapingSchool officials figured out when kids faced the most pressure and worked from there.
School & District Management On Capitol Hill, Relieved Principals Press for Even More Federal SupportWith the fiscal 2026 budget maintaining level K-12 funding, principals look to the future.
Budget & Finance How Do Schools Solve a Problem Like Property Taxes?Politicians or activists in at least 10 states are pitching the end of one of schools' chief revenue sources.
Student Absenteeism Q&A Solving Chronic Absenteeism Isn't 'One-Size-Fits-All,' This Leader SaysProactive, sensitive communication with families can make a big difference.
Teaching
Spotlight
Spotlight on Innovative Ways to Support Teaching & Learning
This Spotlight focuses on supporting teachers and learners navigating key issues in today's ever more complex learning environment.
Recruitment & Retention
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Know Today’s K-12 Hiring Landscape?
Assess your knowledge of the key factors driving K-12 hiring today.
Artificial Intelligence
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About AI Policy, PD and Practical Use in Your District?
Answer 7 questions about AI Policy, PD and Practical Use in Your District?
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Student Well-Being & Movement Do Book Bans Protect Students, or Silence Needed Conversations?When schools ban books that contain sensitive topics, is it the right move?
School & District Management Opinion 5 Things That HR Directors Wish Teachers KnewHere's how you can get the most out of your school's human resources office.
Families & the Community Schools Named for César Chavez Face Renaming Debates After Assault AllegationsDozens of schools named for the labor leader are weighing how to respond to new allegations.
School & District Management Q&A Meet the National Principals Association: Why the 110-Year-Old Org. RebrandedElementary school leaders will add new priorities for the national organization.
Student Well-Being & Movement Teens Are Sleeping Less. Why Schools Should Be WorriedLack of sleep is directly tied to lower academic performance.
Student Absenteeism What Happens When a Shorter School Calendar Meets Chronic Absenteeism?Short academic years hinder efforts to catch up students, study finds.
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State College, PA, US
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Los Gatos, California
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Los Gatos, California
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Prince Georges County, Maryland