Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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 Well-Being & Movement
3 Driving Questions to Create a Sense of Belonging in Schools
Students who feel they belong in their school are more likely to show up and learn.
School Climate & Safety
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.
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.
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.
Budget & Finance How School Districts Can Avoid Costly Mistakes That Make Auditors GrumbleAs ESSER funds expire, districts are looking to prevent costly mistakes that have ripple effects for years.
School & District Management School Boards Are a Political Battleground, But Many Races Still Go UncontestedThere are still many misconceptions about the job of school board members.
School & District Management Opinion Want to Build Pathways for Women to Become Superintendents? Should It Start With Men?When it comes to women in leadership roles, the conversation often turns to how women can support each other. That's not the whole story.
Professional Development Opinion What Is the Role of Instructional Coaches?Here’s why structured conversations are the backbone of effective instructional coaching, says Jim Knight.
Recruitment & Retention How This District Boosted Its Ranks of School Librarians—From WithinA South Carolina district partnered with a local university to grow its own teacher-librarians and fill vacancies.
Student Well-Being & Movement Student Attendance Rates Show Signs of ReboundingAbsenteeism is still a crisis, but new state data show modest progress.
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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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With contributions from 18+ top experts, we are widening the lens on literacy to advance the science of reading movement and reveal the b...
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School & District Management The Missed Opportunity for Public Schools and Climate ChangeMore cities are creating climate action plans, but schools are often left out of the equation.
School & District Management 13 States Bar School Board Members From Getting Paid. Here's Where It's Allowed (Map)There are more calls to increase school board members' pay, or to allow them to be paid at all.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Gamifying the Classroom: How to Help Students Find Their ‘Flow’Rewards can make studying feel more like a game. Here’s how to do it right.
Equity & Diversity Race Is a Big Factor in School Closures. What You Need to KnowDistricts are more likely to close majority Black schools, researcher says.
Recruitment & Retention What Slogan Would You Use to Recruit Teachers? Educators Weigh InThe U.S. Department of Education has called its campaign 'Teachers: Leaders Shaping Lives.' How do EdWeek readers' slogans compare?
School & District Management Opinion Bad Sleep Is a Problem for Principals. Here’s What to Do About ItOur new study highlights the connection between stress and sleep among school leaders, write three researchers.
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