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 In Their Own Words LGBTQ+ Student Perspective: Mental Health Challenges ‘Come With the Territory’Imani Sims says it's rare to come across fellow members of the LGBTQ+ community who do not have difficulties with their mental health.
School Climate & Safety Does Facial Recognition Technology Make Schools Safer? What Educators Need to KnowNew York has banned facial recognition technology in schools. Here’s what experts say schools need to consider before using it.
Student Achievement What the Research Says Keeping Younger Students Back a Grade Shows Benefits Over Time, Study FindsNew longitudinal research shows reading and math benefits for retaining younger students who need more time.
School & District Management Download How to Get the Feds to Pay After You Make Your School Buildings GreenerA little-known federal program could help pay for major school building upgrades that make facilities more sustainable.
Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A Adolescent Overdose Deaths Are Rising. A District Has a Staffer Dedicated to Fighting ThemMary Stevens-Krogh focuses on support for students with drug and alcohol violations, and preparing all other students for hard situations.
Student Absenteeism High Absenteeism Hits More Schools, Affecting Students With Strong Attendance, TooStudents who consistently show up to school suffer when lots of their peers are absent.
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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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 Absenteeism 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.
Student Absenteeism 3 Steps to Drive Down Chronic AbsenteeismA consultant emphasizes that students and families need to feel a connection with school.
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