Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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.
School Climate & Safety
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 Download What District Leaders Need to Know About Teacher Morale (Downloadable)A discussion guide on morale and some key factors shaping how teachers feel about their jobs.
School & District Management Advice From 8 Women Superintendents for Those Following in Their FootstepsWomen are underrepresented in the superintendent ranks, and can face a longer road to get to K-12's top job.
Equity & Diversity Q&A The Lily Gladstone Effect: A Teacher Explains the Value of Indigenous Language ImmersionStudents in the Browning public schools district in Montana engage in a Blackfoot language immersion program for all ages.
Equity & Diversity What the Research Says Suburban Segregation Is Rising. What States and Districts Can DoNew research finds existing policy levers have failed to stop rising suburban racial segregation.
School Climate & Safety Want to Tackle Attendance Apathy? Students Will Show You HowThere’s no one-shot solution to chronic absenteeism, but listening to students is a good way to begin.
Families & the Community Opinion Why Educators Often Have It Wrong About Right-Leaning ParentsStereotypes and misunderstandings keep educators from engaging constructively with conservative parents, write Rick Hess and Michael McShane.
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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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School & District Management Student School Board Members Want a Seat at the Table, Not Just a Pat on the BackFormer student school board members have formed an organization to support peers who serve in the tricky role.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Why a Gratitude Journal for Students Is a Good IdeaThe emotional experience of gratitude is complex. Here's what teachers need to know.
Families & the Community Parents Don’t Know When Their Kids Have Fallen Behind. Report Cards Could Be the ProblemParents rely on report cards to gauge whether their kids are on track academically. But they might be misleading, a survey shows.
School Climate & Safety Explainer What Is Restraint and Seclusion? An ExplainerRestraint and seclusion are dangerous practices that are used to control students with disabilities, experts say.
School & District Management Should School Board Members Be Paid? More Districts Are Trying It OutSome school boards are trying to attract more diverse candidate slates. But it's still unknown whether paying members helps.
School & District Management Opinion When Should School Leaders Address Controversies Like the Israel-Hamas War?We need places committed to cultivating discussion, promoting understanding, and helping sort fact from fiction. Schools can provide that.
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