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Opinion
The One Word That Educators Can Use to Reclaim Their Joy
The work may not change, but your perspective can.
Student Well-Being & Movement
3 Driving Questions to Create a Sense of Belonging in Schools
Students who feel they belong in their school are more likely to show up and learn.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
Why a Good School Needs Both Coaches and Referees
If teachers are forced into being referees, they can't fill that role properly or coach well, either.
Student Achievement
The Case for Reading Tutoring Before 3rd Grade, Not After
New research suggests virtual tutoring can boost literacy learning before kids begin to struggle.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Looking for SEL's Benefits? Good Implementation Is Key, Experts Say
How well an SEL program is implemented is critical for achieving the outcomes that research promises.
Families & the Community
How K-12 Parents Feel About Immigration Enforcement Near Schools
The latest national poll found most parnets opposing ICE enforcement at or near schools.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Millions of Students Attend Schools Near Toxic Sites, a New Study Shows
The study explores schools' proximity to hazardous sites and students' exposure to pollutants.
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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Discover the latest dyscalculia research insights, state-level policy trends, and classroom strategies to make math more accessible for all.
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Belonging isn’t a slogan—it’s a leadership strategy. Learn what research shows actually works to improve attendance, culture, and learning.
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Learn how leadership teams can increase alignment and evaluate every program, practice, and purchase against a clear strategic plan.
Student Achievement This District Provided Tutoring to Thousands of Students. The Results Were MixedA new study suggests that tutoring at scale could have a smaller impact than advocates had hoped.
Recruitment & Retention Schools Have Their Work Cut Out to Get STEM Teachers. Here's How to Do ItSchools can be creative about using current staff and partnerships with businesses to provide STEM learning.
Student Well-Being & Movement Don’t Just Blame Social Media for Kids’ Poor Mental Health—Blame a Lack of SleepResearch shows that poor sleep leads to poor mental health—a link that experts say is overshadowed by the frenzy over social media.
School & District Management Meet the 3 Finalists for National Principal of the YearAll three finalists spoke about the need to lift up their peers.
School & District Management Opinion We Started Running Our School District Like a Business. Here’s What HappenedIn education, we are focused on students, not widgets. Still, there are lessons to learn from a business mindset.
School Climate & Safety The Georgia School Shooting May Accelerate the Backlash to Cellphone BansEmotional texts exchanged during the Apalachee High shooting have reopened the question of cellphones in schools.
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Belonging has become an imperative for school and district leaders navigating attendance challenges, disengagement, and staff strain. Belonging is not abstract—actions to promote belonging are central to performance and culture.
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What happens when educators get the tools to turn student curiosity into action? See how one D.C. school partnered with CYBER.ORG to laun...
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In this roundtable, special education administrators will share real-world strategies for building programs that support student growth w...
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With contributions from 18+ top experts, we are widening the lens on literacy to advance the science of reading movement and reveal the b...
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Families & the Community Video ‘A Welcoming Place’: Family Engagement Strategies for Schools (Video)Schools that enlist parents as partners see positive results. Here's how to do it.
School & District Management Opinion How We Can Fix Chronic AbsenteeismExperts on school attendance lay out five steps to ramping up family and student engagement.
School & District Management Letter to the Editor Women Still Face Barriers to LeadershipA letter to the editor discusses the challenges women face in education leadership positions.
School & District Management When Principals Listen to Students, Schools Can ChangeThree school leaders weigh in on different ways they've channeled student voices help reimagine schools.
School & District Management State Takeovers of School Districts Still Happen. New Research Questions Their ValueMore than 100 districts across the country have experienced state takeovers.
Families & the Community Bring Back In-Person Field Trips. Here's WhySchool field trips took a hit due to the pandemic and are still recovering. Educators and experts explain why they should come back.
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