Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Student Well-Being
Schools Close as Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses Spike
Some schools are temporarily closing to stop the spread of infection—or because too many staff are sick.
Recruitment & Retention
Opinion
Want to Retain Teachers? Try These Strategies
Better money is a solid first step. But teachers need to be treated as professionals if they are to stay.
Student Achievement
The Reasons Behind the Poor NAEP Scores, According to Teachers
Educators on social media weigh in on what's behind the recent drop in student test scores.
Professional Development
Opinion
Principals Need Mentors, Too. How to Find the Right One
Although my district paired me with an official mentor, it wasn’t until I sought out one of my own that I found the right fit.
School Climate & Safety
States Emphasize School Violence Prevention, Not Just Security
In the wake of school shootings in their states last year, legislators hope to avert future tragedies.
Families & the Community
3 Tips for Improving Student Attendance With Parents' Help
Schools must do more than engage students, they must engage parents as well, experts say. Here's how.
Professional Development
Can AI Effectively Coach Teachers?
Coaching is one of the most effective but resource-intensive forms of professional development. Can AI fill in the gaps?
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?
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Join an expert panel to explore strategies for building collaborative PLCs, overcoming common challenges, and using data effectively.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
How can you make science class the highlight of your students’ day while
achieving learning outcomes? Find out in this session.
achieving learning outcomes? Find out in this session.
Teaching Profession
Key Insights to Elevate and Inspire Today’s Teachers
Join this free half day virtual event to energize your teaching and cultivate a positive learning experience for students.
Student Well-Being Q&A This School Counselor Has a Four-Legged Trick for Getting Tweens to Open UpThe 2025 School Counselor of the Year supports hundreds of middle schoolers with help from her therapy dog, Winston.
Student Achievement Districts Recovering From an Achievement Slide Have This in CommonDistricts' progress may be related to how they used federal COVID-relief funds, a new analysis finds.
School & District Management Q&A This City Can Claim a NAEP Distinction No Other City Can. Here's What HappenedWhile American students saw another decline in 4th grade reading scores on the Nation's Report Card, this city was an exception.
School & District Management Do Students Suffer When a Superintendent Leaves? A New Study Has an AnswerA new study is the first in a while to explore how students fare academically when there's turnover in the district's top office.
Families & the Community An Unusual Consequence for Late School Pickups: Fees for Tardy ParentsSchool and district leaders struggle when parents are regularly late to the pickup line.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Culturally Responsive Teaching Is Misunderstood. How to Correct ThatNearly 30 years have passed since scholars identified this instructional approach, yet educators still struggle to execute it.
Personalized Learning
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Competency-Based Knowledge Building?
Answer 7 questions about the competency-based knowledge building model.
Artificial Intelligence
Spotlight
Spotlight on AI-Driven Education: Strategies for Enhancing Teaching and Learning
This Spotlight will help you explore how AI can enhance teaching and learning, address responsible implementation, and more.
Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Effective Strategies for Higher Math Scores in K-8
This Spotlight will help you explore effective strategies for improving math instruction and enhancing student achievement.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Cultivating Student Engagement in Reading?
Answer 7 questions about cultivating student engagement in reading.
-
Budget & Finance From Our Research Center Some Districts Struggle to Align Their Spending With Instructional NeedsSome districts have more success than others using classroom-level insights to inform spending decisions, survey data show.
Student Well-Being Opinion Generation Alpha Is Defined by TragedyRising teens have direct digital access to unending pain, violence, and loss, writes Bettina L. Love.
Student Achievement Americans' Satisfaction With Public Schools Hits 24-Year LowSatisfaction with public education continues to decline, Gallup poll shows.
School & District Management What Latino Superintendents Say It Will Take to Grow Their RanksThree Latino superintendents talked about the direct and indirect paths to building a pipeline of future district leaders of color.
School & District Management Opinion Your School Needs a Teacher-Mentorship ProgramWe all know how critical the first few years of teaching are. Here's how to set teachers up for success.
Equity & Diversity Leader To Learn From Meet the DEI Leader Using Data—and Heart—to Foster Student BelongingA district's DEI director uses data and an approachable style to do his work despite a challenging political environment.
School Accountant
Madison, Wisconsin
Superintendent, FALLS CHURCH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Falls Church, Virginia
Superintendent of Schools
Springfield, Vermont
Region 12 Schools, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Washington, Connecticut