Leadership
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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.
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 Achievement
Homework Assignments Less Common in High-Poverty Districts
An EdWeek Research Center survey examines out-of-school assignments by poverty level of the school system.
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.
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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Student Absenteeism Leader To Learn From Absenteeism Was a Big Problem in This District. A New Strategy Is Getting ResultsSharon Bradley remembers how it felt to miss school for reasons outside her control.
Student Absenteeism 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.
Student Achievement Q&A Learning Recovery Efforts Worked. New Data Show Why States Must Not Let UpStudent learning recovered in record numbers, but improvements were uneven—and exacerbated some longstanding academic gaps.
Student Achievement To Settle a Lawsuit, California Will Shift $2 Billion to Students Hurt by Pandemic ShutdownsThe settlement in the class-action lawsuit presses districts to provide evidence-based support to help students get back on track.
School Climate & Safety A School Removed Bathroom Mirrors to Keep Students From Making TikToks. Will It Work?The desperate strategy for keeping students in class illuminates the challenge schools face in competing with social media.
Budget & Finance Most Districts Say They Don't Need More Time to Spend ESSER DollarsOnly 13 percent of districts surveyed by ASBO International said they plan to seek approval to spend the federal aid past the deadline.
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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.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on How Schools Can Elevate Their CTE Offerings
CTE is evolving to meet the demands of a high-tech economy by including AI literacy, advanced technical skills, and real-world experience.
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School & District Management One of the Country's Largest Districts Is Turning School Libraries Into Discipline RoomsThe Houston school district's decision to shut down libraries in 28 schools reflects a growing trend, according to advocates.
Student Well-Being & Movement Kids' Mental Health Can Decline in the Summer. What Schools Can Do to HelpWithout access to regular routines or mental health supports, some students can regress during the summer months.
Student Achievement Opinion Here's Why You Should Stop Using the Term 'Learning Acceleration'Among other reasons, it puts a renewed emphasis on standardized-test scores.
Professional Development Opinion What This Former Administrator Wishes She Had Known About Teacher PDAs a professor of teacher leadership, I now hear from brutally honest educators about what they really need from their administrators.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion SEL Allies and Foes Alike Deserve Tough ScrutinyHow should the education community respond to ideologues on both sides of the issue?
Equity & Diversity District Can't Restrict Transgender Student's Bathroom Use, Federal Judge SaysA Wisconsin district must allow trans students to use bathrooms aligning with their gender identity, according to a new ruling.
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