Leadership
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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.
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.
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
Opinion
Why a Good School Needs Both Coaches and Referees
If teachers are forced into being referees, they can't fill that role properly or coach well, either.
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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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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School Climate & Safety 'A Universal Prevention Measure' That Boosts Attendance and Improves BehaviorWhen students feel connected to school, attendance, behavior, and academic performance are better.
Student Well-Being & Movement What This School Used as the Main Ingredient for a Positive ClimateWhen systemic and fully integrated, the practice has the power to reduce bad behavior and boost teacher morale, experts say.
School Climate & Safety 4 Case Studies: Schools Use Connections to Give Every Student a Reason to AttendSchools turn to the principles of connectedness to guide their work on attendance and engagement.
Student Well-Being & Movement The Surprising Connection Between Universal School Meals and Student DisciplineGiving all students free school meals can help nurture a positive school climate by eliminating the stigma around poverty.
School & District Management How Principals Use the Lunch Hour to Target Student ApathySchool leaders want to trigger the connection between good food, fun, and rewards.
Student Well-Being & Movement SEL Could Move Into School Sports. What That Might Look LikeMassachusetts is considering a bill to establish guidelines on how school athletics incorporate SEL.
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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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Student Well-Being & Movement Cellphone Bans Can Ease Students' Stress and Anxiety, Educators SayMinimizing distractions has been a common motivation for schools to limit phone use, but improving students’ mental health has been another.
School Climate & Safety Does Facial Recognition Technology Make Schools Safer? What Educators Need to KnowNew York has banned facial recognition technology in schools. Here’s what experts say schools need to consider before using it.
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.
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