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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 Well-Being & Movement
3 Driving Questions to Create a Sense of Belonging in Schools
Students who feel they belong in their school are more likely to show up and learn.
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.
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.
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 The Complicated Fight Over Four-Day School WeeksMissouri lawmakers want to encourage large districts to maintain five-day weeks—even as four-day weeks grow more popular.
Budget & Finance Districts Scramble to Comply With New Overtime RuleOrganizations push to delay new rule that requires overtime pay for more school employees.
School & District Management From Our Research Center Principal Salaries: The Gap Between Expectation and RealityExclusive survey data indicate a gap between the expectations and the realities of principal pay.
Equity & Diversity Opinion 70 Years After 'Brown,' Schools Are Still Separate and UnequalThe legal strategy to prioritize school integration has had some unforeseen consequences in the decades since.
Equity & Diversity How a DEI Rebrand Is Playing Out in K-12 SchoolsSchool districts continue to advance DEI initiatives, though the focus is more on general inclusion and belonging for all.
Student Well-Being & Movement In Their Own Words These Students Found Mental Health Support in After-School Programs. See How3 students discuss how after-school programs benefit their well-being.
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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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With contributions from 18+ top experts, we are widening the lens on literacy to advance the science of reading movement and reveal the b...
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Student Achievement Leader To Learn From An Unorthodox Plan to Pay Students to Write Curriculum Is Raising AchievementFor Kate Maxlow, the director of curriculum in Hampton City, Va., engaging students and improving academic achievement go hand in hand.
Families & the Community Leader To Learn From A Former Teacher Turns Classroom Prowess Into Partnerships With FamiliesAna Pasarella maximizes her community's assets to put students first.
School & District Management Q&A This Leader Channeled Students' Climate Anxiety Into Action. See HowLeeAnn Kittle partnered with student advocates to champion environmental sustainability in Denver's public schools.
School & District Management Q&A How to Manage Big Emotions During Difficult District TransitionsA big-city superintendent discusses how she balances strong public sentiment with staying the course on a major improvement initiative.
School & District Management Q&A How Teachers' Ideas Drive This Leader's Work on Districtwide InitiativesAna Pasarella, the director of family and community engagement for the Alvin ISD, shares her advice for running districtwide programs.
School & District Management Q&A This Leader Takes a Compassionate Approach to Truancy. It's Transforming Students' LivesSharon Bradley on how the Plano Attendance Review Board works and what it means to adopt a less punitive approach to absenteeism.
Director of Finance and Operations
Woodstock, Vermont
Director of Finance and Operations
Woodstock, Vermont
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota