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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
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.
Equity & Diversity Opinion You Should Be Teaching Black Historical ContentionHow to responsibly teach this critical component of Black history instruction —and why you should.
School & District Management Opinion Your School Improvement Plan Will Only Work If You Do ThisA school improvement plan shouldn’t just be an afterthought. Here are four essential questions to make it count.
Recruitment & Retention Letter to the Editor Teacher Housing Is a Critical Need in Native CommunitiesWe can't forget about Indian lands school districts when talking about teacher housing, says this letter to the editor.
School Climate & Safety Could Panic Buttons Save Lives in a School Shooting? More Schools Think SoThere's legislative momentum to require panic alarm systems in schools. But many districts are installing the systems without a mandate.
School & District Management White House to Principals: Talk to Parents About Gun SafetyOne principal advised being practical, not political, in messaging to parents about firearms.
Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says 5 Ways Schools Can Find Homeless Students That They Might OverlookAs numbers of homeless children surge, new research shows how schools can do a better job of finding them.
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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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Student Well-Being & Movement What 1 State's Saga Shows About the Status of Social-Emotional LearningMissouri's board of education chose to redefine SEL standards as an optional framework for districts, citing confusion and division.
School & District Management Download 3 Tips to Combat Chronic Absenteeism (Downloadable)Improving attendance can hinge on student connections, more deliberately enlisting teachers' help, and employing empathy.
School & District Management Letter to the Editor We Need a Coordinated Effort to Attract and Support PrincipalsThe path to school leadership is not linear or one-size-fits-all, writes this letter to the editor.
School Climate & Safety Lewiston Schools Plan Reopening; Parents Feel Like Nothing Will Be the SameSchools in the Maine city will reopen Tuesday after a mass shooting that killed 18 people.
School Climate & Safety 'We Really Didn’t Know What to Do': How a District Regrouped After a Mass ShootingThe superintendent of a community rocked by a 2022 mass shooting discusses what the district did after the violence.
Student Well-Being & Movement Plants in the Classroom: Why You Should Consider ItPlants boost well-being. Education Week asked teachers for recommendations on what varieties of plants can thrive in a K-12 classroom.
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