Leadership
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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.
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?
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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Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A Schools Can Transform Student Mental Health. Here's How One District Leader Did ItAndria Amador teamed up with a renowned hospital and university to build a pipeline of mental health workers for the Boston school district.
School & District Management Leader To Learn From Transforming a School District, One Relationship at a TimeRichard Tomko of Belleville, N.J., schools wants to build an early foundation for students and help those with disabilities flourish.
Budget & Finance Leader To Learn From Giving Students a Say in School Spending? A District Leader's Bold Idea Pays OffCyndi Tercero-Sandoval's initiative empowers students by allowing them to vote on how portions of their school's budgets will be spent.
Families & the Community Photo Essay PHOTOS: 'It's Just So Hard Not to Smile When We're Doing This'EdWeek photographer Ash Ponders reflects on their day with Cyndi Tercero-Sandoval, a 2023 Leaders To Learn From honoree.
School & District Management Photo Essay PHOTOS: A Superintendent Who Exudes Joy in All ThingsEdWeek photographer Sam Mallon reflects on her day with Richard Tomko, a 2023 Leaders to Learn From honoree.
Families & the Community Parents' Bad Behavior at School Sports Events Has Gotten ExtremeA adult brawl with deadly consequences at a boys' basketball game has renewed concern.
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Woodstock, Vermont
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Woodstock, Vermont
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Hopkins, Minnesota
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Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota