Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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.
School & District Management
Opinion
The One Word That Educators Can Use to Reclaim Their Joy
The work may not change, but your perspective can.
Student Achievement
Homework Assignments Less Common in High-Poverty Districts
An EdWeek Research Center survey examines out-of-school assignments by poverty level of the school system.
Student Well-Being & Movement
School Counselors See Rising Trauma Linked to Immigration Enforcement
The school staff whose job it is to support students say they see major signs of emotional distress.
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.
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.
School & District Management Has Superintendent Turnover Gotten Any Better? What New Data ShowSee three key findings from an analysis of the 500 largest school districts.
School & District Management 3 Ways Principals Can Respond to Polarization and DivisionThe role of a school leader is inherently difficult and conflict-ridden. Here's what they can do to manage tense situations.
School Climate & Safety Opinion We Can’t Wait for Someone Else to Stop School ShootingsA clinical psychologist lays out what school leaders can do to keep our children safe from gun violence.
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.
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Moving From Awareness to Engagement for Neurodiverse And Autistic Students
See how schools can better support neurodiverse and autistic students, addressing barriers, elevating strengths, and building more inclusive classrooms for all.
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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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School Climate & Safety What the Research Says Digital Distractions in Class Linked to Lower Academic PerformanceThe 2022 Program for International Student Assessment found that two-thirds of U.S. students get distracted by digital devices in class.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion How Teachers Can Do Better by Jewish Students This ChanukahAn instructional specialist shares three pervasive mistakes that educators should avoid.
School Climate & Safety Opinion Restorative Justice Is Not Just an Alternative to DisciplineBut done correctly, the practice can create a culture of connection, belonging, mutual respect, safety, and trust.
School Climate & Safety Gunlocks to Be Given Free to Tucson Unified Schools' Families Who AskSuperintendent Gabriel Trujillo says students often come to school with unauthorized firearms because adults don't have gun locks.
School & District Management Opinion What It Takes to Reinvent High SchoolHow can district leaders launch innovative and successful schools?
Student Achievement What the Research Says How Absenteeism, Math Anxiety, and Other Factors Shaped the Troubling Results From PISADire results on the Program for International Student Assessment should start conversations. Here's how.
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