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.
School & District Management Should School Board Members Be Paid? More Districts Are Trying It OutSome school boards are trying to attract more diverse candidate slates. But it's still unknown whether paying members helps.
School & District Management Opinion When Should School Leaders Address Controversies Like the Israel-Hamas War?We need places committed to cultivating discussion, promoting understanding, and helping sort fact from fiction. Schools can provide that.
School & District Management Opinion Want to Drive Student Learning and Instruction? Pick 3 PrioritiesBy focusing on fewer objectives, schools can accomplish more and have a greater impact.
Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says What Educators Need to Know About the 'Epidemic of Loneliness' Among StudentsLoneliness could hurt student learning and worsen mental health problems, experts say.
Families & the Community Vaccine Rates Remain Down, Exemptions Are Up. What It Means for SchoolsNew federal data show that vaccine rates among schoolchildren have not rebounded since the pandemic.
Student Achievement Students' Grades May Not Signal Actual Achievement, Study CautionsHigher grades may give the false impression that students don't need extra academic support.
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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School & District Management What Principals Can Do to Take Care of Their Own Mental HealthPrincipals need to feel less lonely to improve their mental health.
School & District Management Opinion Students Are Often Told Success Means Leaving Their Neighborhood. It Doesn’tEducators—and especially principals—have got to stop spreading the damaging “leave to succeed” narrative. Here’s what they can do instead.
School & District Management This School Board President Took Her Oath on a Stack of Contested Books. Here's WhyThe school board for Central Bucks County, Pa., has been at the center of divisive political debates.
Budget & Finance Bus Contracts: The Pros and Cons for School Districts Outsourcing TransportationDistricts see more predictable costs and get valuable expertise, but high costs send some back to an in-house model.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Some Leaders Are Last: What I Teach My 1st Graders About LeadershipThe earliest leadership experience many students have is being a line leader. But are they learning the right lessons?
School & District Management Opinion When It Comes to Schooling, Everyone Thinks They Have the AnswerIf you realize they think you're wrong, you've got a shot at understanding and persuading them.
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