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School & District Management
Q&A
Solving Chronic Absenteeism Isn't 'One-Size-Fits-All,' This Leader Says
Proactive, sensitive communication with families can make a big difference.
Recruitment & Retention
District Leaders Want to Retain Talent. They Need to Look Beyond Just Compensation
There are steps K-12 leaders can take to keep teachers and principals in the leadership pipeline, administrators say.
School & District Management
Opinion
The News Headlines Are Draining Educators. 5 Things That Can Help
School leaders can take concrete steps to manage the impact of the political upheaval.
School & District Management
Texas Leader Named Superintendent of the Year
The 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 Vaping
School 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 Support
With 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.
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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- School Climate & Safety A Surge of Violent School Threats Creates a Communication Crisis for DistrictsSchool threats requires districts to juggle nuanced messages for parents, students, and communities.School & District Management Video Tour a School Built to Stay Open in Extreme WeatherRiver Grove Elementary is built to stay open, with the lights on, as extreme weather strikes.Equity & Diversity Educators Tend to View Black Girls More Harshly. Here Are the ConsequencesSchools discipline Black girls more frequently and severely than their white peers—even for similar incidents.School & District Management Opinion From One Superintendent to Another: Get PoliticalStrong relationships with political leaders help create a supportive network for your schools, even amid partisan turbulence.School Climate & Safety Schools Respond to Surge of Threats After Georgia School ShootingBomb threats, copycats, and pranks—some from outside the United States—have disrupted schools across the nation.Equity & Diversity Students Fell Behind During the Pandemic. Who Stayed Behind?Not enough students are receiving the support they need, and there's a disproportionate toll on the most vulnerable students.
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College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through Real-World Learning
This Spotlight highlights a growing shift toward career-connected learning, which blends academic content with real-world applications.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Prevention Over Remediation: The Role of Strong Tier 1 Instruction in MTSS
This Spotlight highlights how effective Tier 1 instruction in grades K–5 can improve literacy and math outcomes.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on How Schools Can Elevate Their CTE Offerings
CTE is evolving to meet the demands of a high-tech economy by including AI literacy, advanced technical skills, and real-world experience.
- School & District Management Principals Tell Politicians on Capitol Hill: We’re Burning OutStudents' mental health top principals' growing list of concerns.Recruitment & Retention How Effective Mentors Strengthen Teacher Recruitment and RetentionRudy Ruiz, founder of the Edifying Teachers network, shares advice on what quality mentorship entails for teachers of color.Student Well-Being & Movement Video A Clinical Psychologist Offers Tips on Healthy Tech Use for StudentsThere’s a disconnect between parents and schools over who should take ownership of students’ tech use.Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A 'It Terrifies Me': Clinical Psychologist on Tech Overuse in the Age of AILisa Strohman has dedicated her career to connecting the dots between tech overuse/misuse and mental health problems.Student Well-Being & Movement From Our Research Center Social Media Is Hurting Social-Emotional Skills. How 4 School Districts Are Fighting BackA majority of educators believe social media negatively impacts students’ social-emotional skills, an EdWeek Research Center survey found.Student Well-Being & Movement From Our Research Center Students Think Social Media Is Fine, But Teachers See a Mental Health MinefieldIt's important for adults to recognize and understand teens’ perspectives in order to teach healthy social media habits.
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Middletown, Connecticut