Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
School Climate & Safety
Q&A
Restorative Practices Aren't Consequence-Free, Says a Student Discipline Expert
Consistent consequences are important to managing student behavior, says the author of a new book on discipline.
Student Absenteeism
The Lesson Schools Can Learn From Student-Athletes' Attendance Data
A new study has some insights for schools as they struggle to cut chronic absenteeism.
School & District Management
Opinion
Formative Assessments Aren’t Just ‘Teacher Work.’ Principals Need to Care, Too
Teachers and leaders often find themselves on different pages when it comes to student progress.
Families & the Community
Their School Burned Down. Then They Picked Up Their Paintbrushes
A group of 15 students in California used art to celebrate and grieve the school they lost to fire.
School & District Management
'Tiptoe and Be Delicate’: How Educators Are Cautiously Broaching the Iran War
Despite the volatility of the topic, classroom discussions of the conflict in Iran have been relatively muted.
Student Achievement
Opinion
Should Teachers Offer Extra Credit? Yea or Nay?
Educators discuss whether extra credit warps grading or reinforces skills students will use later.
School & District Management
How 4 Principals Use Student Voice to Improve School Culture
Principals share how to ensure students are true partners in shaping their schools.
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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The Science of Reading transformed K-3 literacy. Now it's time to extend that focus to students in grades 6 through 12.
Jobs
Regional K-12 Virtual Career Fair: DMV
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
Education Funding
Webinar
Congress Approved Next Year’s Federal School Funding. What’s Next?
Congress passed the budget, but uncertainty remains. Experts explain what districts should expect from federal education policy next.
School & District Management Opinion The News Headlines Are Draining Educators. 5 Things That Can HelpSchool leaders can take concrete steps to manage the impact of the political upheaval.
School & District Management Q&A When Should a School District Speak Out on Thorny Issues? One Leader's ApproachA superintendent created a matrix for his district to prevent rash decisions.
School & District Management How Two Award-Winning Educators Created Schoolwide Systems for Academic SupportBoosting student achievement should be a building-wide mission, they say.
School & District Management Leader To Learn From How One Arizona District Turned School Cafeterias Into Scratch KitchensOsborn schools built a scratch-cooked, local lunch program—one careful step at a time.
Student Well-Being & Movement Leader To Learn From Meet the ‘Sports Lady’ Reenergizing Her District's AthleticsThis athletics leader is working to reverse post-pandemic declines, especially for girls.
Recruitment & Retention Q&A This District Cracked the Nut on Fully Staffed Schools. Here’s HowKnox County streamlined hiring and empowered principals to beat teacher shortages.
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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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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.
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School & District Management Free Speech Debates Resurface With Student Walkouts Over ICE RaidsAs students walk out to protest immigration enforcement tactics, schools face questions about safety and speech.
Student Well-Being & Movement Download Want to Start an Intergenerational Partnership at Your School? Here's HowPartnerships that bring together students and older adults benefit both generations.
Student Absenteeism Opinion Progress on Absenteeism Is Stalling. What Can We Do About It?Recent attendance trends indicate that something fundamental about schooling has changed.
School Climate & Safety 4 Ways Schools Can Build a Stronger, Safer ClimateA principal, a student, and a researcher discuss what makes a positive school climate.
Recruitment & Retention Principals Can Make or Break Schools. How Districts Find the Right FitGauging job candidates' readiness for the challenges of running a school is not easy.
School Climate & Safety Schools Flag Safety Incidents As Driverless Cars Enter More CitiesAgencies are examining reports of Waymos illegally passing buses; in another case, one struck a student.
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