Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
School & District Management
Explainer
The 4-Day School Week: What Research Shows About the Alternative Schedule
More schools have shifted to the four-day week. How common is it? Does it save money and attract teachers?
Recruitment & Retention
What the Research Says
This State Invested in Helping High Schoolers Become Teachers. Did It Work?
The decade-old program significantly boosted the pipeline of diverse new educators.
School & District Management
What's Your Educator Wellness Score? Here's How to Find Out
We curated a fun way for you to take care of yourself as you worry about students, colleagues, and your school.
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.
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 decision-making.
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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- Student Well-Being & Movement Parents and Kids Feel Shut Out of Policymaking. What Schools Should KnowNew survey reveals parents and kids want more voice in government decisions.School & District Management Opinion ‘This Isn’t Working’: Educators Share Unsolicited Advice for District LeadersHow can superintendents improve student outcomes—without micromanaging teachers?School & District Management Opinion We’re Not Preparing Principals for the Real Job of School LeadershipA shocking amount of school leadership is not about students. It is about adults.School Climate & Safety States Push AI Weapons Detection as Part of School SafetyThree states are considering whether to require weapons-detection systems at school entrances.School & District Management Principal Turnover Went Down in This State. But That’s Not the End of the StoryNorth Carolina lowered its principal attrition rate. Those who stay report working conditions haven’t changed.Student Well-Being & Movement Jury Finds Meta Platforms Harm Children. Why School Districts Are Eyeing This VerdictA trial scheduled for this summer pits school districts against social media companies.
Reading & Literacy
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Classroom Technology
Spotlight
Spotlight on EdTech
This Spotlight will help you learn how to teach digital literacy skills, evaluate edtech tools effectively, and more.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on Inclusive Literacy Resources & Tools
This Spotlight will help you explore innovative strategies and resources to support diverse learners.
- School & District Management Opinion Lessons From a 'Vetted' Superintendent's Fall From GraceThe temptation to chase the "new new thing" has big costs for schooling.School & District Management ‘Would You Protect Me?' Educators Weigh What to Do If ICE Detained a StudentEducators say they favor a district response to immigration enforcement over individual action.School & District Management Would Educators Advocate for a Student Who Was Detained by ICE? See New DataMany educators said their school or district should advocate for a student's release, a survey found.Student Well-Being & Movement Video How One District Made Pickleball an Inclusive Varsity SportKids with IEP and 504 plans play alongside their peers on one district's varsity pickleball team.School Climate & Safety New York City Is the Latest to Deploy Panic Buttons in SchoolsThe nation's largest district is the latest to adopt emergency alert technology.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion SEL Doesn't Need a Rebrand. It Needs Something ElseEveryone in K-12 plays a role in ensuring social-emotional learning prospers, says Marc Brackett.
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