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Student Well-Being
The Online Behaviors Most Harmful to Kids’ Mental Health, According to a New Survey
A new survey asked 11- to 13-year-olds how they felt when they engaged in certain behaviors online.
Equity & Diversity
Trump Sues California Over Law Letting Trans Athletes Compete in K-12 Sports
The Justice Department filed the lawsuit after California on Wednesday refused to repeal its state law.
Student Well-Being
The U.S. Is Having Its Worst Year for Measles in More Than 3 Decades
Only 93% of U.S. kindergarteners had the MMR vaccination in the 2023-24 year—below the level that prevents outbreaks.
School & District Management
Why These K-12 Administrators Left Education—and What They Did Next
What do a nurse, an emergency responder, and an AI expert have in common? They used to work in schools.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
It’s Time for Courageous Education Leaders to Defend Equity. Here’s How
Here’s how K-12 education leaders can create enduring equitable school systems.
School & District Management
Q&A
‘A Nice and Gentle Disrupter’: Meet the New Principals of the Year
The award went to middle school principal Damon Lewis and high school principal Tony Cattani.
Student Well-Being
A State Chief's Order to Schools: Provide Free Meals for All—With No New Funding
Oklahoma's state superintendent told districts to fully cover student meal costs. Districts say the mandate is costly and unenforceable.
EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
We are excited to introduce our 2025 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.
1 / 8[Kids] rise to the occasion over, and over, and over, and over again, if you have people who believe in them and people who remove barriers and put opportunities in front of them.
We knew from that point on that we had built a bridge, that our students could feel normal, they could play with their own siblings at home. And I think for us, that was everything.
When parents and students feel connected to school, they are more likely to come.
I’ve sat in a room with other educators and other HR folks, and they all agree, we need to pay teachers more.
When it comes to equity work, if you put your human hat on and don’t worry about the terminology or whatever...then we’re on to something.
If we want to fix this equity issue in terms of not enough girls and students of color enrolling in computer science, I believe we need to start them young.
It’s not just a one-off. It’s not just a program. Family engagement has to be embedded, just like curriculum and instruction.
If you choose nothing, then the world is going to take you where it takes you. Isn’t it much more powerful if you drive your own ship and guide your own path, so that you can actively make those choices, as opposed to the world making the choices for you?
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School & District Management Opinion Kindergartners Are Struggling With Self-Regulation. How Principals Can RespondThis school leader recommends three actionable steps.
School & District Management Opinion The Stunning Resignation of UVA President Jim Ryan—and Why It MattersThe university president’s departure is more than just a headline. It’s a lesson in leadership.
School & District Management In Their Own Words This Custodian Got Students to Stop Vandalizing and Take Pride in Their SchoolAndy Markus, the 2025 Education Support Professional of the Year, helped boost behavior and engagement in his Utah district.
School & District Management What the Research Says About School Boards: How Much Conflict Really Is There?Plus, how competitive are board elections? How much do teachers' union endorsements matter?
School & District Management Opinion How a Weekly Email to My Staff Made Me a Better District LeaderWriting helps make sense out of what feels messy and focus us on what's most important.
School & District Management What Superintendents Say Went Right—and Wrong—This Past School YearSuperintendents who shared their reflections with Education Week cited local successes, as well as funding uncertainty.
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Budget & Finance
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School Funding in an Age of Uncertainty
Allovue’s third annual Education Finance Survey takes stock of on-the-ground realities of school spending at a time of unparalleled uncertainty.
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Families & the Community How One District Uses Tech Nights to Bring Families Into LearningA technology resource teacher provides tips for creating events that parents will actually attend.
Professional Development How One District Makes Tech Training Quick and EasyA district tech coordinator discusses how they use micro-learning for tech training.
School & District Management Opinion Data Can Be Intimidating to Educators. But It Doesn't Have to BeAn unexpected insight from a child offers teacher and leadership teams a way to appreciate a more nuanced use of evidence.
School & District Management Teachers Want to Be Seen and Heard. How 2 Principals Make It HappenTeachers should have a voice. Principals should be more vulnerable to critiques. That’s the key to a healthy dynamic.
School & District Management Are School Board Meetings Really Getting More Heated? What a New Study SaysResearchers analyzed video of 100,000 school board meetings to track conflict in education politics.
Student Well-Being Can Tech Teach Kindness? 5 Tools That Build Social SkillsTechnology is often blamed for causing bad behavior among students. But it can also promote positive social skills if used right.
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