Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Student Absenteeism
The Lesson Schools Can Learn From Student-Athletes' Attendance Data
A new study has some insights for schools as they struggle to cut chronic absenteeism.
School & District Management
Opinion
Formative Assessments Aren’t Just ‘Teacher Work.’ Principals Need to Care, Too
Teachers and leaders often find themselves on different pages when it comes to student progress.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Then & Now
Schools and 'Family Values': A Reboot of a Familiar Debate
The "success sequence" is the latest in a long line of proposals to have schools take up responsible decisionmaking.
School & District Management
'Tiptoe and Be Delicate’: How Educators Are Cautiously Broaching the Iran War
Despite the volatility of the topic, classroom discussions of the conflict in Iran have been relatively muted.
Student Achievement
Opinion
Should Teachers Offer Extra Credit? Yea or Nay?
Educators discuss whether extra credit warps grading or reinforces skills students will use later.
School & District Management
How 4 Principals Use Student Voice to Improve School Culture
Principals share how to ensure students are true partners in shaping their schools.
School Climate & Safety
Q&A
Restorative Practices Aren't Consequence-Free, Says a Student Discipline Expert
Consistent consequences are important to managing student behavior, says the author of a new book on discipline.
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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The Science of Reading transformed K-3 literacy. Now it's time to extend that focus to students in grades 6 through 12.
Jobs
Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
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Learn how one district turned Portrait of a Learner into an aligned, systemwide practice that sticks.
Student Well-Being & Movement How Do Teachers Rate Their Students' Self-Regulation Skills?Students’ poor self-regulation skills hurt their ability to learn.
Student Achievement Opinion When Parents Question Grades, They Aren't Asking About RigorClear expectations matter more to parents than complexity when it comes to student grades.
School & District Management How 4 Superintendents Are Bracing for Federal Funding Uncertainty Under TrumpSuperintendent of the Year finalists discussed how they're preparing for potential cuts.
Student Well-Being & Movement Trump Admin. Pulls Student Mental Health Grants, Restores Them a Day LaterThe Trump administration abruptly canceled a slate of mental health grants, only to reinstate them the next day.
School & District Management Q&A Why This Leader Is Willing to Risk Losing His Job to Support Immigrant StudentsThis small Vermont district defies backlash to support immigrant families.
Student Achievement Summer School Can Boost Learning Gains—Even When Programs Aren't PerfectResearch on 10 districts' post-pandemic summer programs show student improvement in math.
Assessment
Spotlight
Spotlight on Turning Spring Assessments Into Actionable Literacy Insights
Turn spring literacy scores into action! Learn how smarter data use, growth-focused grading, and instruction can drive real progress.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on College and Career Pathways Designed to Serve All Students
CTE is transforming career prep: AI, high-tech training, and real-world learning connect students to in-demand jobs and future-ready skills.
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Connected classrooms need more than devices. Test your K–12 IT strategy savvy—from cybersecurity to interoperability.
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Student Absenteeism The Surprising Factor That Makes Absenteeism Interventions More SuccessfulSchools are communicating more with parents about their kids' attendance. When they do it matters.
Professional Development Opinion How Education Leaders Can Build a Better Space for Collaborative LearningSchool improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. That can be changed.
School & District Management School District Sued Over ‘Thwarting’ ICE Says Indiana AG’s Lawsuit Is ‘Silly’The lawsuit says Indianapolis Public Schools blocked ICE from school grounds without a warrant or emergency.
School & District Management The Middle School Transition Is Tough. How Educators Can HelpA new partnership aims to ease the transition from elementary school to middle school.
School & District Management Opinion I Was a Turnaround Principal. Here’s How You Change School CultureThere are three questions that school leaders should ask themselves every day.
School & District Management Politics, Funding Threaten Schools' Focus on Student Learning, Leaders SayWhat two district leaders say has helped them and district staff focused on teaching and caring for kids.
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