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Opinion
Why Bad Bunny’s Half-Time Performance Was a Case Study for School Leadership
The megastar’s show was an invitation in a challenging moment. Did you catch it?
School & District Management
Texas Leader Named Superintendent of the Year
The 2026 superintendent of the year has led his district through rapid growth amid a local housing boom.
Student Well-Being & Movement
How a District Used Data to Fight Students' Gambling and Vaping
School officials figured out when kids faced the most pressure and worked from there.
School & District Management
Simulations Aim to Prepare Superintendents to Handle Political Controversies
The exercises, delivered virtually or in-person, can help district leaders role-play volatile discussions.
Professional Development
Three Ways Principals Are Reinventing Professional Development
Give teachers more ownership over their learning, say principals.
Equity & Diversity
Obituary
Jesse Jackson, Advocate for Equitable K-12 Funding and Curbing Youth Violence, Has Died at 84
The reverend and long-time civil rights advocate was a two-time presidential candidate.
School & District Management
What School Leaders Should Do When Parents Are Detained (DOWNLOADABLE)
School leaders are increasingly in need of guidance due to heightened immigration enforcement.
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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- School Climate & Safety 6th Grader Killed and 5 Others Injured in Iowa School ShootingThe shooting was reported early Thursday, before classes began.School Climate & Safety Interactive School Shootings in 2024: How Many and WhereEducation Week tracked K-12 school shootings in 2024 with injuries or deaths. See the number of incidents and where they occurred.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Emotional Intelligence and AI Together Can Help Lessen the Student Mental Health CrisisSix out of 10 adolescents feel lonely and isolated. Here's how one large district is trying to combat the issue.School Climate & Safety Managing Cellphones in Classrooms: Tips From TeachersThere's a growing movement to ban student cellphones at school, but many teachers still must manage the problem on their own.School & District Management Principals Are Key to Making Tutoring Work. Here’s WhySchools leaders do the critical work of convincing and building trust in the process.School & District Management It's Not Too Early to Plan for Summer: How Schools Can Prepare for Extreme HeatTake steps now to prepare schools for what could be another stifling summer.
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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.
- Recruitment & Retention Video How Workplace Culture Can Affect Staffing ShortagesA recruiter and a teacher share possible solutions to ongoing teaching shortages in schools.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.
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