Leadership
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School & District Management
Texas Leader Named Superintendent of the Year
The 2026 superintendent of the year has led his district through rapid growth amid a local housing boom.
Student Well-Being & Movement
How a District Used Data to Fight Students' Gambling and Vaping
School officials figured out when kids faced the most pressure and worked from there.
School & District Management
On Capitol Hill, Relieved Principals Press for Even More Federal Support
With the fiscal 2026 budget maintaining level K-12 funding, principals look to the future.
School & District Management
Three Ways Principals Are Reinventing Professional Development
Give teachers more ownership over their learning, say principals.
Equity & Diversity
Obituary
Jesse Jackson, Advocate for Equitable K-12 Funding and Curbing Youth Violence, Has Died at 84
The reverend and long-time civil rights advocate was a two-time presidential candidate.
School & District Management
What School Leaders Should Do When Parents Are Detained (DOWNLOADABLE)
School leaders are increasingly in need of guidance due to heightened immigration enforcement.
School & District Management
Opinion
Why Bad Bunny’s Half-Time Performance Was a Case Study for School Leadership
The megastar’s show was an invitation in a challenging moment. Did you catch it?
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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- School & District Management Quiz What Do You Know About the Most Influential People in School Districts? Take Our QuizAnswer 7 questions about the superintendent profession.Equity & Diversity States Have Restricted Teaching on Social Justice. Is Teacher Preparation Next?A new Florida law will restrict what teacher-preparation programs can teach about racism and sexism.School Climate & Safety Opinion How Do Restorative Practices Work?Traditional punitive measures tend to reap more misbehavior.Families & the Community Opinion What Student Impacted You Most as a Young Teacher?Paying attention to students and their families can provide some of the most valuable lessons to teachers.Student Well-Being & Movement Download The Power of Student-Teacher Relationships: A Downloadable GuideUnderstanding student cues and responding appropriately can help teachers manage difficult student behavior.School & District Management Opinion I Invited My Students to Be the Principal for a Day. Here’s What I LearnedWhen I felt myself slipping into a springtime slump, this simple activity reminded me of my “why” as an educator.
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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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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.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Prevention Over Remediation: The Role of Strong Tier 1 Instruction in MTSS
This Spotlight highlights how effective Tier 1 instruction in grades K–5 can improve literacy and math outcomes.
- School & District Management This School Board President Took Her Oath on a Stack of Contested Books. Here's WhyThe school board for Central Bucks County, Pa., has been at the center of divisive political debates.Budget & Finance Bus Contracts: The Pros and Cons for School Districts Outsourcing TransportationDistricts see more predictable costs and get valuable expertise, but high costs send some back to an in-house model.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Some Leaders Are Last: What I Teach My 1st Graders About LeadershipThe earliest leadership experience many students have is being a line leader. But are they learning the right lessons?School & District Management Opinion When It Comes to Schooling, Everyone Thinks They Have the AnswerIf you realize they think you're wrong, you've got a shot at understanding and persuading them.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.
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