Leadership
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School Climate & Safety
States Push AI Weapons Detection as Part of School Safety
Three 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 Story
North 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 Verdict
A trial scheduled for this summer pits school districts against social media companies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- School & District Management Opinion 11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026We asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.School & District Management Zohran Mamdani Reverses Course on Mayoral Control Over NYC SchoolsNew York City's new mayor promised during his campaign to end mayoral control of the city's schools.School Climate & Safety Tracker School Shootings This Year: How Many and WhereEducation Week is tracking K-12 school shootings in 2026 with injuries or deaths. See the number of incidents and where they occurred.Budget & Finance From Our Research Center Crafting a Better Budget: How District and School Leaders Try to Avoid Short-Term ThinkingThe EdWeek Research Center surveyed K-12 leaders on tactics to make spending plans strategic and smart.School & District Management Opinion 14 New Year’s Resolutions to Inspire School LeadersFor inspiration on how to make the most of your second reset of the school year, we checked in with contributors to The Principal Is In column.School & District Management Principal by Day, DJ by Night: What School Leaders Learn From Their Side HustlesPaid or unpaid, side hustles can teach principals new skills that help them run schools.
Recruitment & Retention
Quiz
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
Quiz
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.
- School & District Management Former U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to Teach at YaleThe secretary who served under President Joe Biden will serve as a faculty fellow for the 2025-26 academic year.Equity & Diversity Letter to the Editor Let DEI Thrive: How Agency and Belonging Flourish in Identity Safe SpacesWe can’t afford to let go of diversity, equity, and inclusion, writes an author and educator.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion First Days of School at Any Age Never Lose Their PowerAt 62, I started graduate school the same day my grandson began kindergarten, proof that curiosity and growth never retire.Student Well-Being & Movement Want Students to Be Resilient? Try Asking Them to FailEducators hope exposing students to controlled failures can help them avoid perfectionism and tackle academic challenges.Student Well-Being & Movement RFK Jr., McMahon Say School Mental Health Screenings Turn Students Into PatientsThe cabinet secretaries recently called for a focus on nutrition, exercise, and cellphone use to boost students' mental health.Student Well-Being & Movement Video The Top Priority for This District’s First Female Athletic DirectorProtecting student-athletes from heat-related injuries and illnesses is the top priority for this district's first female athletic director.
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