Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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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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.
Student Well-Being & Movement From Our Research Center Experts Recommend Mental Health Screenings for Students. Most Schools Aren't Doing ThemSchool leaders in districts that use mental health screenings say they help identify students in need of extra care.
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.
Recruitment & Retention
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Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Know Today’s K-12 Hiring Landscape?
Assess your knowledge of the key factors driving K-12 hiring today.
Artificial Intelligence
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About AI Policy, PD and Practical Use in Your District?
Answer 7 questions about AI Policy, PD and Practical Use in Your District?
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Hands-on STEM programming developed by the global, youth-serving nonprofit, FIRST, is proven to improve test scores, build self-confidence, and prepare student participants for real-world success.
Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Building Foundational Math Skills and Beyond
This Spotlight will provide insights on helping students build foundational math skills.
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Budget & Finance Why a Handful of School Districts Rejected COVID Relief FundsSome districts thought ESSER funds weren't worth the bureaucratic hurdles. Others had philosophical disagreements.
Student Well-Being & Movement Zen Dens: Creating Mental Health Spaces at SchoolDesign and staffing are important things to consider when setting up spaces for overwhelmed and stressed students.
Student Well-Being & Movement Teen Morale and Optimism Are on the Rise. Are You Surprised?Some teens say making it through the worst of the pandemic gave them a new sense of hope and resilience.
Student Well-Being & Movement From Our Research Center What Would Motivate Teens to Work Harder in School? The Chance to Redo AssignmentsIf you thought being enthusiastic and personable were the best ways to motivate teenagers, then think again.
Equity & Diversity Opinion To End Discipline Disparities Affecting Students of Color, Challenge the Status QuoTeachers and leaders can take specific steps to create humanizing rather than punitive environments.
School & District Management The School District That's Enrolling Ukrainian Refugees—and Hiring Their ParentsThe Topeka, Kan., district has hired Ukrainian refugees in multiple roles, helping provide stability to families uprooted by war.
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