Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
School Climate & Safety
Q&A
Restorative Practices Aren't Consequence-Free, Says a Student Discipline Expert
Consistent consequences are important to managing student behavior, says the author of a new book on discipline.
Student Absenteeism
The Lesson Schools Can Learn From Student-Athletes' Attendance Data
A new study has some insights for schools as they struggle to cut chronic absenteeism.
School & District Management
Opinion
Formative Assessments Aren’t Just ‘Teacher Work.’ Principals Need to Care, Too
Teachers and leaders often find themselves on different pages when it comes to student progress.
Families & the Community
Their School Burned Down. Then They Picked Up Their Paintbrushes
A group of 15 students in California used art to celebrate and grieve the school they lost to fire.
School & District Management
'Tiptoe and Be Delicate’: How Educators Are Cautiously Broaching the Iran War
Despite the volatility of the topic, classroom discussions of the conflict in Iran have been relatively muted.
Student Achievement
Opinion
Should Teachers Offer Extra Credit? Yea or Nay?
Educators discuss whether extra credit warps grading or reinforces skills students will use later.
School & District Management
How 4 Principals Use Student Voice to Improve School Culture
Principals share how to ensure students are true partners in shaping their schools.
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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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.
Education Funding
Webinar
Congress Approved Next Year’s Federal School Funding. What’s Next?
Congress passed the budget, but uncertainty remains. Experts explain what districts should expect from federal education policy next.
Equity & Diversity Opinion 'Fear Is a Thief of Focus.' A Teacher on the Impact of ICE and Renee Nicole Good's DeathAt a time that feels like a state of emergency, educators are doing their best to protect students.
Student Well-Being & Movement Flu Is Hitting Schools Hard as Community Cases SurgeSome schools have closed buildings as flu cases have surged.
School & District Management Minneapolis Schools Close in Wake of Deadly Shooting, Immigration EnforcementThe districtwide closure marks a departure from schools' responses to ICE presence.
Student Well-Being & Movement What Will Scaled-Back Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Mean for Schools?Schools could encounter new questions about which vaccines are required.
Recruitment & Retention How This District Works to Attract and Retain Hard-to-Find CTE InstructorsCTE instructors are difficult to hire and retain. This district uses external connections and internal resources to support its program.
Professional Development What It Looks Like to Put Teachers in Charge of Their Own PDTeachers say they want more choice in their professional learning. One principal found a solution.
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Connected classrooms need more than devices. Test your K–12 IT strategy savvy—from cybersecurity to interoperability.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Tutoring Works…When It’s Done Right
Well-designed high-dosage tutoring boosts reading, math, and STEM interest, proving that targeted support drives real recovery gains.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on College and Career Readiness
Schools are blending career and technical education, internships, and AI skills to prepare students for college, careers, and beyond.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on Creating an Authentic Reading Culture
Create a culture of literacy: abundant books, explicit skills, daily reading, and real engagement that turns students into lifelong readers.
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Families & the Community As Schools Grow More Culturally Diverse, Calendar Planning Gets More ComplicatedDistricts have added holidays like Diwali to their calendars to reflect demographic shifts in enrollment.
Recruitment & Retention Opinion How to Make Teachers Want to Stay at Your SchoolAn instructional coach shares five essential practices for teacher retention.
Student Well-Being & Movement How All That Masculinity Content Online Really Makes Boys FeelNearly every boy in a new survey says they've seen content online about body image or appearance.
Families & the Community Opinion Parent-School Partnerships Can Drive Academic Gains. Here's HowThis family-engagement advocate says collaboration has a track record of boosting achievement.
Professional Development Opinion Looking for a New Way to Approach Professional Learning? Try ThisInstructional leadership collectives build cross-system networks for purposeful, impactful learning.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Schools Cannot Afford to Ignore Race and IdentityPeople often don't notice discrimination if it doesn't affect them directly.
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