Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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.
School Climate & Safety Q&A 'I'm Not Even a Gun Person': A Superintendent's Decision to Arm TeachersJohn Scheu has led two districts through the process of creating armed response teams of staff members who serve as a first line of defense.
Student Absenteeism From Our Research Center Students Are Missing School Because They're Too Anxious to Show UpStudents regularly miss school because of anxiety, depression, and sadness, according to a recent EdWeek Research Center survey.
School & District Management MAP: How Much Voter Support Schools Need to Fix Their Buildings, by StateIn most states, school district bonds can pass with support from a simple majority of voters. Ten states require more support.
School Climate & Safety Opinion I Combed Through 81 Studies on School Discipline. Here’s What Educators Need to KnowA school discipline researcher offers evidence-based considerations for closing discipline disparities in schools.
School Climate & Safety Surveillance Tech Is Supposed to Make Students Feel Safer. For Many, It Doesn'tSome students say surveillance tech feels like a violation of their privacy, the American Civil Liberties Union reported.
School & District Management These School Building Improvements Are Most Likely to Boost Test ScoresSome facility upgrades can effectively close 10 percent of the achievement gap between high- and low-wealth districts, new research shows.
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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School Climate & Safety School Police Prevent Some Violence, But Not Shootings, Research FindsAs police return to more schools, a new study finds that the officers prevent student fights and attacks, but not gun-related offenses.
School & District Management 'Misused and Undervalued': A Former Principal Wants to Elevate Assistant PrincipalsIn his new book, Baruti Kafele continues his campaign to raise the profile of school leaders who are second in command.
Professional Development These Teachers Wanted More Than PD on Zoom. Here's How They Spent Their SummerSeeking to broaden their horizons and those of their students, some teachers embark on experiential learning programs during their summer break.
Professional Development Opinion How You Deliver Professional Learning Says a Lot About YouAre you modeling the instructional approach you want to see in the classroom—or just reading a bland PowerPoint?
School & District Management Opinion The Simple Reason So Many Initiatives FailWe often hear about initiative fatigue in education. What may be surprising is there's one reason why most fail.
School & District Management Opinion Why Do Schools Cling to 'Stupid' Ideas?Educators and policymakers often go along with ineffectual policies, not knowing what else to do.
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Woodstock, Vermont
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Hopkins, Minnesota
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