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.
Recruitment & Retention This State Is Giving New Teachers Up to $20K to Stay on the Job. But There’s a CatchOklahoma's scholarship program is designed to keep fully trained teachers on the job longer.
Student Well-Being & Movement All Public Schools Can Now Get Free COVID-19 Tests. Here's HowThe Education Department is encouraging schools to share the COVID-19 tests with staff, families, and the broader community.
Student Achievement Opinion Who Better to Serve as Tutors Than Teachers? Here's One Way It's Being DoneAs schools struggle to address learning loss, absenteeism, and staffing, outside organizations are working to fill in.
Student Well-Being & Movement Teletherapy Challenges: Schools Share How to Navigate Mental Health SupportSchools need to invest in the right ingredients to make their teletherapy sessions useful for students.
Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A What Is Driving Youth Mental Health Problems? It's Not Just About Social MediaFocusing too much on one potential cause of the youth mental health crisis could backfire.
School & District Management Rising Tensions From Israel-Hamas War Are Seeping Into SchoolsAs effects of the war reverberate in school communities, schools have federal responsibilities to create discrimination-free environments.
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Moving From Awareness to Engagement for Neurodiverse And Autistic Students
See how schools can better support neurodiverse and autistic students, addressing barriers, elevating strengths, and building more inclusive classrooms for all.
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Belonging has become an imperative for school and district leaders navigating attendance challenges, disengagement, and staff strain. Belonging is not abstract—actions to promote belonging are central to performance and culture.
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What happens when educators get the tools to turn student curiosity into action? See how one D.C. school partnered with CYBER.ORG to laun...
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In this roundtable, special education administrators will share real-world strategies for building programs that support student growth w...
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Recruitment & Retention A District’s Long-Term Investment in Cultivating Future Teachers Is Paying OffEctor County, Texas, saw its teacher vacancy rate drop from 18 percent to 1 percent in less than four years.
Student Well-Being & Movement Kids' Screen Time Rose During the Pandemic and Stayed High. That's a ProblemIt’s too early to see how increased screen time may affect kids long-term, but many educators say they have seen negative effects.
Professional Development Opinion Revisiting Educator Collaboration: We Should Think Differently About How We Form TeamsEffective teams need to consider three essential elements, which are highlighted in this blog.
Student Well-Being & Movement Video What An Inclusive School Environment Looks Like For This Transgender TeenDandelion Hunt-Smith, a transgender and nonbinary student, sees great value in school environments that treat all students as humans.
Families & the Community Q&A A Transgender Student Moved Cross-Country for a Welcoming School. Here's Their StoryDandelion Hunt-Smith and their parents talk about the importance of welcoming schools for mental health and academic performance.
School & District Management Employee Morale Is Keeping Superintendents Up at NightBut district leaders themselves feel more optimistic, possibly a rebound from the height of the pandemic.
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