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Student Well-Being & Movement
Q&A
Cellphones: The 'Most Formidable Adversary' Schools Have Ever Faced
The Spokane schools in Washington paired cellphone restrictions with expanded extracurricular activities.
Budget & Finance
4 Ways States Could Reduce Property Taxes—And What It Means for Schools
Budgets beware: States are eyeing property-tax caps, exemptions, or eliminating them altogether.
School & District Management
Video
Meet the 2026 Superintendent of the Year
A Texas schools chief says his leadership is inspired by his own difficulties in school.
School & District Management
Opinion
12 Strategies Administrators Can Use to Prevent Staff Burnout (and Their Own)
Creating a healthier school culture begins with building trust, but it doesn't end there.
Families & the Community
How Parents Can Support Teachers In and Out of the Classroom
Online commenters say stronger parent partnerships can improve behavior and learning.
School & District Management
Heritage Foundation Targets Undocumented Students’ Access to Free Education
The conservative group put forward Project 2025, which has shaped Trump administration policy.
Recruitment & Retention
What Makes a Strong Teacher Hire? Here’s What School Leaders Say
Recruiters for K-12 districts told the EdWeek Research Center what they look for in educator applicants.
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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- Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Farewell: Ask a Psychologist Says GoodbyeAngela Duckworth announces the sunsetting of the Character Lab and the Education Week Opinion blog.Student Well-Being & Movement What’s Really Holding Schools Back From Implementing SEL?Principals see their schools as places that promote students' social-emotional growth.Recruitment & Retention Signing Ceremonies Honor Students Who Want to Be TeachersIn a growing number of schools across the country, student-athletes aren't the only ones in the spotlight. Future teachers are, too.Families & the Community Letter to the Editor Be Careful About What You PublishA letter to the editor pushes back against a recent opinion essay.Families & the Community Letter to the Editor Don’t Politicize Parenting. We Need Bridges, Not Fences"I saw no solutions here or a desire to be a partner in bridging the gap," says this letter to the editor about an opinion essay.Families & the Community Letter to the Editor Understanding Those on the RightA reader shares that she was happy to see the publication of an opinion essay.
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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.
- Student Achievement What the Research Says Keeping Younger Students Back a Grade Shows Benefits Over Time, Study FindsNew longitudinal research shows reading and math benefits for retaining younger students who need more time.School & District Management Download How to Get the Feds to Pay After You Make Your School Buildings GreenerA little-known federal program could help pay for major school building upgrades that make facilities more sustainable.Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A Adolescent Overdose Deaths Are Rising. A District Has a Staffer Dedicated to Fighting ThemMary Stevens-Krogh focuses on support for students with drug and alcohol violations, and preparing all other students for hard situations.Student Well-Being & Movement High Absenteeism Hits More Schools, Affecting Students With Strong Attendance, TooStudents who consistently show up to school suffer when lots of their peers are absent.School & District Management Why This Superintendent Is Taking the School Bus Driver Shortage Into His Own HandsThis school leader is hoping to reverse his district's shortage of bus drivers, by becoming one.Families & the Community The Biden Administration Is Investing More in Parent Engagement. Will It Be Enough?The U.S. Department of Education announced $11 million in grants to support parent and family engagement.
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