Leadership
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Student Well-Being & Movement
Parents and Kids Feel Shut Out of Policymaking. What Schools Should Know
New 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 Leaders
How can superintendents improve student outcomes—without micromanaging teachers?
School & District Management
Opinion
We’re Not Preparing Principals for the Real Job of School Leadership
A shocking amount of school leadership is not about students. It is about adults.
Recruitment & Retention
AI Is Changing Teacher Hiring. Here’s How
Teachers may not be aware that AI underpins both commercial and DIY hiring systems, raising concerns.
Student Well-Being & Movement
School Counselors’ Jobs Are Misunderstood. Why It Matters
New report examines the challenges school counselors are facing and how to address them.
School & District Management
Not Every Assistant Principal Wants the Top Job: 5 Views From the Field
Promotions are welcome. But assistant principals don’t plan their lives around it.
School & District Management
Superintendents Increasingly Report Economic Pressures on Their Districts
Nevertheless, most superintendents hope to remain in their current roles next year, a new survey finds.
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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How should districts govern AI in schools? Learn practical strategies for policies, safety, transparency, as well as responsible adoption.
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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.
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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.
- Student Well-Being & Movement Do Book Bans Protect Students, or Silence Needed Conversations?When schools ban books that contain sensitive topics, is it the right move?School & District Management Opinion 5 Things That HR Directors Wish Teachers KnewHere's how you can get the most out of your school's human resources office.Families & the Community Schools Named for César Chavez Face Renaming Debates After Assault AllegationsDozens of schools named for the labor leader are weighing how to respond to new allegations.School & District Management Q&A Meet the National Principals Association: Why the 110-Year-Old Org. RebrandedElementary school leaders will add new priorities for the national organization.Student Well-Being & Movement Teens Are Sleeping Less. Why Schools Should Be WorriedLack of sleep is directly tied to lower academic performance.Student Absenteeism What Happens When a Shorter School Calendar Meets Chronic Absenteeism?Short academic years hinder efforts to catch up students, study finds.
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A good student planner can be a game-changer for students of any age. However, to make the best choice, it is important to understand why and how these materials benefit children, what key features to look for and how to choose the best student planners for your requirements.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on Rethinking High School: Integrating Career Prep & Academic Learning
This Spotlight will provide insights into real-world industry-focused learning that can help prepare students for the workforce.
Teaching
Spotlight
Spotlight on Teaching the Modern Learner: Maximizing Focus & Engagement
This Spotlight focuses on ways for teachers to motivate students, increasing focus and subject engagement in the modern classroom.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on Small Group Reading Intervention
This Spotlight will help you discover how small group reading interventions lead to positive achievement by students.
- Equity & Diversity Opinion The Myths and Realities of Culturally Responsive TeachingIt's time to stop thinking of culturally responsive practices as one more item on the to-do list.School & District Management Opinion School Leaders Must Protect Their Own Well-Being. Here Are the 3 Areas to WatchPrincipals are under enormous stress. Don’t downplay it.School Climate & Safety Q&A This Principal Puts Relationships Ahead of Content. Here’s HowA school leader discusses how he and his staff create a safe and supportive learning environment.School & District Management Q&A How a School District Handled 3 Straight Years of Campus ClosuresAmid 11 closures, a superintendent shares her advice for leaders in similar situations.Families & the Community A New National Effort Aims to Spread Learning Beyond School WallsA new commission will explore strategies for schools to collaborate with their communities.School & District Management Epstein and School Photos? How a Social Media Controversy Pulled in K-12 DistrictsDistricts have had to respond to a social-media fueled controversy about the sex offender and financier.
Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction
State College, PA, US
Finance Director
Los Gatos, California
Human Resources Director
Los Gatos, California
Superintendent of Schools
Prince Georges County, Maryland