Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Recruitment & Retention
What the Research Says
Where Do Teachers Who Leave Their Job Go? See the Charts
District administrators may have more ability to guide teacher turnover than they think, new data suggest.
Equity & Diversity
Ed. Dept. Releases Data on Schools' Racial Disparities Months Late
The data is supposed to highlight racial, ethnic, and disability-based disparities in schools.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Billions Will Flow to States Through Meta Settlement. Will Schools Benefit?
Schools could share in the payout. Meta's design feature changes could also help, experts say.
School Climate & Safety
How One NYC School Experienced 9/11: An EdWeek Editor Recounts That Day
EdWeek's Kevin Bushweller recalls how the staff at a Manhattan public school reacted with resolute calm to upheaval.
School & District Management
How 9/11 Still Shapes Schools
Schools feel the ripple effects of 9/11 in how they handle safety, student trauma, and promoting patriotism.
Equity & Diversity
Trump Extends Anti-DEI Push to Private Schools, Eyeing Their Tax-Exempt Status
Schools that give racial minorities preferences would lose tax-exempt status under newly proposed rules.
Student Absenteeism
How to Get Past the Blame Game when Kids Refuse to Come to School
Tackling school avoidance won’t be a one-person job, experts say.
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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Explore what keeps substitutes coming back and hear how one district rebuilt its substitute hiring process and improved its fill rate.
Early Childhood
K-12 Essentials Forum
Early Childhood Education: Building Essential Skills for Success
Join this free virtual event to examine the biggest challenges in supporting young children, from preschool through elementary school.
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Boost attendance by strengthening relationships, belonging, and support with practical strategies from Doug Fisher & Nancy Frey.
School Climate & Safety See The Drones States Are Testing to Stop School ShootingsThe remotely piloted drones are designed to distract and swarm would-be school shooters.
Student Well-Being & Movement Meta Reaches $17B Settlement With States Over Teen Social Media AddictionThe deal with 47 states requires Meta to add child-safety measures to Facebook and Instagram.
Budget & Finance See the School Supplies Teachers Buy for StudentsTeachers share what they purchase the most for students amid rising school supply prices.
School & District Management Opinion Even 2nd Graders Are Leaders in My School. Here's What That Looks LikeA young kid showing off a lanyard reminded me what the best principals have in common.
School & District Management Opinion How Much Do Instructional Reforms Actually Improve Schools?A new book asks whether improvement science delivers—and finds the biggest obstacles are mundane.
School Climate & Safety When Gunfire Interrupts High School Football: What Schools Should DoEducation Week has recorded 43 shootings tied to high school football games since 2018.
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Artificial Intelligence
Spotlight
Spotlight on Using AI with Purpose: Building Responsible Practices for Schools
Learn how to implement AI responsibly with practical guidance for school leaders, teachers, and district decisionmakers.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Helping Older Readers Catch Up—What Really Works?
Test your knowledge of how schools can better support older struggling readers with targeted, effective literacy instruction.
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See how teachers can turn student laptops into active teaching tools that make lessons more visual, engaging, and easier to follow.
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Recruitment & Retention How to Nurture Teacher Retention in Far-Flung Rural DistrictsWorking conditions and community involvement can top pay for rural educators.
Student Well-Being & Movement Nebraska's Largest School District Asks Police to Not Use Electric Shock Gloves on StudentsOmaha's superintendent made the request after a report that federal immigration officials planned to to use the tools.
Recruitment & Retention Why This Governor Wants to Ban H-1B Visas for Teachers—and Why Schools Use ThemGov. Greg Abbott wants to ban schools from using H-1B visas to hire international teachers, a strategy used to fill key staffing gaps.
School & District Management Funding, Tech, Politics: Here’s What's Weighing on District Leaders This YearSuperintendents worry that funding challenges may overshadow student growth.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Why ‘Just Ask for Help’ Isn't Enough for Teens—and What Schools Can Do InsteadMental health messaging is out of step with what students actually need, explains one high schooler.
Budget & Finance How to Help When Families Can't Afford School SuppliesInflation and other economic challenges are making back-to-school shopping more costly.
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Annapolis, MD, US
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Flint, MI, US
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Aurora, IL, US
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Flint, MI, US