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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.
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.
Recruitment & Retention
AI Is Changing Teacher Hiring. Here’s How
Teachers may not be aware that AI underpins both commercial and DIY hiring systems, raising concerns.
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.
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.
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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.
- 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.School & District Management Heightened Immigration Enforcement Is Weighing on Most PrincipalsA new survey of high school principals highlights how immigration enforcement is affecting schools.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Trump Cut—Then Restored—$2B for Mental Health. Is It Money Well Spent?Awareness programs have not fulfilled hopes for reductions in mental health problems or crises.School & District Management ‘Band-Aid Virtual Learning’: How Some Schools Respond When ICE Comes to TownExperts say leaders must weigh multiple factors before offering virtual learning amid ICE fears.School & District Management Opinion What a Conversation About My Marriage Taught Me About Running a SchoolAs principals grow into the role, we must find the courage to ask hard questions about our leadership.School & District Management How Remote Learning Has Changed the Traditional Snow DayStates and districts took very different approaches in weighing whether to move to online instruction.
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Spotlight on Turning Spring Assessments Into Actionable Literacy Insights
Turn spring literacy scores into action! Learn how smarter data use, growth-focused grading, and instruction can drive real progress.
College & Workforce Readiness
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Spotlight on College and Career Pathways Designed to Serve All Students
CTE is transforming career prep: AI, high-tech training, and real-world learning connect students to in-demand jobs and future-ready skills.
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- Recruitment & Retention District Leaders Want to Retain Talent. They Need to Look Beyond Just CompensationThere 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 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.
Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction
State College, PA, US
Finance Director
Los Gatos, California
Human Resources Director
Los Gatos, California
Superintendent of Schools
Prince Georges County, Maryland