Leadership
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School & District Management
Opinion
‘This Isn’t Working’: Educators Share Unsolicited Advice for District Leaders
How can superintendents improve student outcomes—without micromanaging teachers?
School & District Management
Opinion
We’re Not Preparing Principals for the Real Job of School Leadership
A shocking amount of school leadership is not about students. It is about adults.
School Climate & Safety
States Push AI Weapons Detection as Part of School Safety
Three states are considering whether to require weapons-detection systems at school entrances.
Student Well-Being & Movement
School Counselors’ Jobs Are Misunderstood. Why It Matters
New report examines the challenges school counselors are facing and how to address them.
School & District Management
Not Every Assistant Principal Wants the Top Job: 5 Views From the Field
Promotions are welcome. But assistant principals don’t plan their lives around it.
School & District Management
Superintendents Increasingly Report Economic Pressures on Their Districts
Nevertheless, most superintendents hope to remain in their current roles next year, a new survey finds.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Parents and Kids Feel Shut Out of Policymaking. What Schools Should Know
New survey reveals parents and kids want more voice in government decisions.
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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How should districts govern AI in schools? Learn practical strategies for policies, safety, transparency, as well as responsible adoption.
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The Science of Reading transformed K-3 literacy. Now it's time to extend that focus to students in grades 6 through 12.
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Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
Families & the Community Q&A Youth Sports Can Turn Toxic. This District Focuses on PreventionAs sideline behavior worsens, athletic leaders focus on prevention, safety, and resetting expectations.
School & District Management Q&A How a Leader Developed Farm-to-Table School Lunches Without Breaking the BankAn Arizona school nutrition director discusses how districts can overcome logistical hurdles and negotiate prices.
School & District Management Leader To Learn From How This Leader Uses Gaming to Change Students’ LivesLaurie Lehman helped her district see the power of esports to illuminate new career paths for students.
School & District Management Q&A 'Esports Are a Game-Changer': How This Leader Got Buy-in for Student GamingHow one district leader turned esports into an opportunity for more than 1,500 students.
Recruitment & Retention Leader To Learn From The ‘Off-Season’ That Helps This HR Director Fully Staff SchoolsKnox County reimagined teacher hiring and is starting each year fully staffed.
Professional Development Principals Need PD, Too. Here’s What They List as Top PrioritiesTeacher retention and improving academic performance often top the list.
Professional Development
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Spotlight on Professional Development
This Spotlight will help you explore innovative approaches to PD that prioritize teacher needs and foster meaningful learning experiences.
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Mathematics
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Innovative Approaches to Math Engagement?
Answer 7 questions about effective strategies to engage students in math.
Reading & Literacy
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Student Literacy Data?
Answer 7 questions about the importance of student literacy data and how to collect and use it.
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School & District Management From Our Research Center What Surveys Revealed This Year About Educators and ImmigrationImmigration enforcement fueled fear, debate, and new pressures in schools.
Student Well-Being & Movement Is Owning a Smartphone Before High School a Health Risk? What to KnowSmartphone ownership before high school can lead to difficulties in school.
School & District Management 4 Top Leaders Led Through Change. One Will Be Superintendent of the YearThey've boosted academic outcomes, piloted teacher apprenticeships, and steered through rapid growth.
School & District Management Opinion When Teachers Get in Trouble, It’s Rarely Bad Intentions. It’s Bad BoundariesHere are 3 strategies principals can offer teachers to guide—not restrict—their care for students.
School & District Management Insights on Superintendents: How They Spend Their Time, Stress Levels, and MoreHere's an interactive look at the nation's superintendents by the numbers.
Student Well-Being & Movement Download How Schools Can Help Students Moderate Their Social Media Use (DOWNLOADABLE)Hundreds of districts have sued major social media companies over the youth mental health crisis.
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