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Budget & Finance
4 Ways States Could Reduce Property Taxes—And What It Means for Schools
Budgets beware: States are eyeing property-tax caps, exemptions, or eliminating them altogether.
School & District Management
Video
Meet the 2026 Superintendent of the Year
A Texas schools chief says his leadership is inspired by his own difficulties in school.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Want Kids to Have Better SEL Skills? Try Using Sports
In a panel discussion, district leaders and an expert discuss why sports is a great place to learn life skills.
School & District Management
How Parents Can Support Teachers In and Out of the Classroom
Online commenters say stronger parent partnerships can improve behavior and learning.
School & District Management
Heritage Foundation Targets Undocumented Students’ Access to Free Education
The conservative group put forward Project 2025, which has shaped Trump administration policy.
Recruitment & Retention
What Makes a Strong Teacher Hire? Here’s What School Leaders Say
Recruiters for K-12 districts told the EdWeek Research Center what they look for in educator applicants.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Q&A
Cellphones: The 'Most Formidable Adversary' Schools Have Ever Faced
The Spokane schools in Washington paired cellphone restrictions with expanded extracurricular activities.
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 Video How This Public School Serves Students Recovering From AddictionHere’s how this public high school provides support for students recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.Student Well-Being & Movement The State of Girls’ Mental Health and Self-Confidence, in ChartsGirls are at greater risk than boys for mental health problems. Social media amplifies the challenges that have always been there.Student Achievement What the Research Says The State of After-School and Summer Programs, in ChartsNew federal data show most schools offer extended-time academic programs, but small percentages of students use them.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Have a Long List of Assignments for Students? You Might Want to Rethink ThatWhen teachers ask too much of students at once, some work will likely fall by the wayside, a phenomenon known as the "smaller tasks" trap.Equity & Diversity Opinion Am I Anti-Equity? You DecideThe push for equity has taken us into territory where "pro-equity" ideologues are doing destructive things in the education space.Student Well-Being & Movement White, Brown, Pink: What Different Colors of Noise Mean and How They Can Help LearningWhite noise has been found to help ease symptoms of ADHD, but should teachers play it in class?
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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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Science of Reading 3.0 is here! With contributions from 18+ top experts, we are widening the lens on literacy to advance the science of r...
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through Real-World Learning
This Spotlight highlights a growing shift toward career-connected learning, which blends academic content with real-world applications.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Prevention Over Remediation: The Role of Strong Tier 1 Instruction in MTSS
This Spotlight highlights how effective Tier 1 instruction in grades K–5 can improve literacy and math outcomes.
- Equity & Diversity Photos The Making of a Leaders To Learn From CoverAn inside look at the 2023 cover for EdWeek's annual Leaders To Learn From special issue.Student Well-Being & Movement 5 Ways Teachers Can Confront Students' Exposure to Andrew Tate and Other Online ExtremistsYoung people are exposed to all sorts of online hate that, if left unchecked, can lead to radicalization.Recruitment & Retention The Pandemic Changed Teacher Recruiting. Here's What It Looks Like NowRecruiters' jobs are more complex, requiring them to use in-person, remote, and hybrid job fairs.Recruitment & Retention 5 Strategies to Tackle Teacher ShortagesRecruiting and retaining teachers takes creative and strategic thinking.Student Achievement 'Don't Reinvent The Wheel': How One District Made a Tutoring Program That WorksA North Carolina superintendent turned to tutoring to help students catch up long before COVID-19 pushed others in that direction.Recruitment & Retention States Are Making It Easier to Become Substitute TeachersBut some question whether that's a good idea.
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut