Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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.
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
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.
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.
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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Learn how leadership teams can increase alignment and evaluate every program, practice, and purchase against a clear strategic plan.
Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says The Sticking Power of Chronic AbsenteeismChronic absenteeism levels in the schools that had the worst rates before the pandemic are now the norm in many states, data show.
Student Well-Being & Movement A New Nicotine Challenge: What Schools Should Know About 'Zyns'Nicotine pouches evade detection systems set up for vapes. But schools may be able to apply lessons learned from anti-tobacco efforts.
School & District Management FEMA Will Pay Schools Affected By Disasters for Energy-Efficient UpgradesSchools can now get funds to cover the costs of solar panels and other energy-efficient systems as they recover from natural disasters.
Student Well-Being & Movement Download 4 Steps to Combat Politicization and Win Buy-In for SEL (Download)Teaching students social-emotional skills while navigating the politics of the times has become a difficult needle for schools to thread.
Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A Universal Free School Meals Might Improve Discipline Rates. Here's HowThe way schools distribute free and reduced-price meals can cause stigma and increased disciplinary issues.
School & District Management Opinion How About an 'Un-Resolution'? 10 Low-Value Practices School Leaders Should AbandonEducators seem to be better at adding to their workload instead of subtracting. Make this year one that focuses on de-implementation.
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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.
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School & District Management Opinion Bad Sleep Is a Problem for Principals. Here’s What to Do About ItOur new study highlights the connection between stress and sleep among school leaders, write three researchers.
School & District Management 5 Mistakes Schools Make When Building SEL ProgramsExperts weigh in on how to avoid parental and community backlash against social-emotional learning initiatives.
School & District Management 3 Questions to Help Districts Find the Right SuperintendentA superintendent sets a district's tone for, potentially, years to come. Making sure the right person takes the job is no small task.
Student Achievement Opinion Grade Inflation Teaches Students We Don't Mean What We SayEducation leaders need to stand up for rigor, and they need to support classroom teachers who are committed to putting that into practice.
Equity & Diversity Opinion There's a Difference Between Equity and Equality. Schools Need to Understand ThatEquity looks different depending on the situation, and it's not always straightforward. That can cause confusion.
Student Well-Being & Movement Principals Share 3 Tips for Centering Mental Health in SchoolsBuilding supportive communities within and outside the school is key, say principals.
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