Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Families & the Community
How Parents Can Support Teachers In and Out of the Classroom
Online commenters say stronger parent partnerships can improve behavior and learning.
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.
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
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.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
Why a Good School Needs Both Coaches and Referees
If teachers are forced into being referees, they can't fill that role properly or coach well, either.
School & District Management
Opinion
12 Strategies Administrators Can Use to Prevent Staff Burnout (and Their Own)
Creating a healthier school culture begins with building trust, but it doesn't end there.
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 Student Attendance Rates Show Signs of ReboundingAbsenteeism is still a crisis, but new state data show modest progress.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion What Is Intellectual Humility? And Why Does It Matter?There are strategies for teachers to ease students into acknowledging what they don't know.
Recruitment & Retention What the Research Says The New School Staffing Landscape, in ChartsAdministrators say they're having an easier time filling some vacancies this year, but challenges remain.
School & District Management A New (and Cheaper) Approach to Lead-Free Drinking Water in SchoolsSchools in Michigan will be required to install filters on heavily used water fountains, then test to make sure they're working.
School & District Management 3 Steps to Drive Down Chronic AbsenteeismA consultant emphasizes that students and families need to feel a connection with school.
Student Well-Being & Movement ‘I Definitely Struggle With My Mental Health’: LGBTQ+ Students Share Their StoriesLGBTQ+ young people fare worse when it comes to their mental health. Three young adults open up about their struggles.
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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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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.
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Recruitment & Retention Opinion How Schools Are Getting Through This Hiring SeasonHere’s what opinion contributors say works—and what doesn’t—when recruiting and retaining staff.
School & District Management Opinion How to Become a Self-Aware School LeaderThose in leadership positions sometimes default to “this is how I do things” thinking, but that disposition can be harmful.
Student Well-Being & Movement Despite Their Promise, School Mental Health Screenings Face ResistanceSome states are adopting laws to help schools screen all students for symptoms of anxiety and depression. But some parents oppose them.
School & District Management Districts Try New Approach to Contracts: Tying Payments to Student LearningThe shift in contracting aims to broaden vendors' focus from providing services to showing results.
Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A How to Ease Students’ Academic Anxieties When Learning Speeds UpAnxious students need to learn to gradually face their academic fears—not escape them, a researcher says.
School & District Management Principals, Here Are 4 Ways to Show Your Appreciation for TeachersA sincere thank you and a day off to catch up on grading are among the ideas readers shared.
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