Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Recruitment & Retention
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Ease the Teacher-Hiring Process with AI (Downloadable)
Clear criteria and privacy protections are critical when using technology to smooth the hiring process.
Professional Development
Teachers Like It. Research Is Promising. Is This the Solution to Teacher PD?
A GAO report finds that teachers like collaborative teaching—and it has some preliminary research support too.
Recruitment & Retention
AI Is Changing Teacher Hiring. Here’s How
Teachers may not be aware that AI underpins both commercial and DIY hiring systems, raising concerns.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Then & Now
Schools and 'Family Values': A Reboot of a Familiar Debate
The "success sequence" is the latest in a long line of proposals to have schools take up character-building.
School & District Management
Explainer
The 4-Day School Week: What Research Shows About the Alternative Schedule
More schools have shifted to the four-day week. How common is it? Does it save money and attract teachers?
Recruitment & Retention
What the Research Says
This State Invested in Helping High Schoolers Become Teachers. Did It Work?
The decade-old program significantly boosted the pipeline of diverse new educators.
School & District Management
What's Your Educator Wellness Score? Here's How to Find Out
We curated a fun way for you to take care of yourself as you worry about students, colleagues, and your school.
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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- Student Well-Being & Movement Is Owning a Smartphone Before High School a Health Risk? What to KnowSmartphone ownership before high school can lead to difficulties in school.School & District Management 4 Top Leaders Led Through Change. One Will Be Superintendent of the YearThey've boosted academic outcomes, piloted teacher apprenticeships, and steered through rapid growth.School & District Management Opinion When Teachers Get in Trouble, It’s Rarely Bad Intentions. It’s Bad BoundariesHere are 3 strategies principals can offer teachers to guide—not restrict—their care for students.School & District Management Insights on Superintendents: How They Spend Their Time, Stress Levels, and MoreHere's an interactive look at the nation's superintendents by the numbers.Student Well-Being & Movement Download How Schools Can Help Students Moderate Their Social Media Use (DOWNLOADABLE)Hundreds of districts have sued major social media companies over the youth mental health crisis.Equity & Diversity Trump Admin. Accuses Minneapolis Schools of Racism in Protecting Minority TeachersThe Justice Department has filed its latest suit alleging racism for efforts to boost teacher diversity.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Is Your Literacy Plan on Track?
Where does your literacy strategy and goals stand? Is it going well, or does it need a little retooling?
Professional Development
Spotlight
Spotlight on Effective Professional Development: Teacher Voice, Collaboration, and Sustainable Change
This Spotlight examines how successful PD is increasingly driven by teacher leadership, collaboration, and intentional district design.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Is Your District Truly Science of Reading Aligned?
Answer questions on the science of reading alignment in your district, including classroom materials, achievement data, and regulations.
Social Studies
Spotlight
Spotlight on Teaching Social Studies to Build Literacy and Critical Thinking
This Spotlight explores social studies literacy, evaluating source bias, introducing complex narratives, and key U.S. history topics.
- School & District Management The Top 10 EdWeek Stories of 2025Readers were highly engaged in stories about reading strategies, and the impact of deep federal cuts to education programs.Families & the Community Text, Email, App, or Paper Note? How Teachers Like to Communicate With ParentsEducators have different experiences with what works best to keep in touch.Recruitment & Retention Opinion How to Stop Hemorrhaging Teachers From the ProfessionEven as some teachers seek other careers, school leaders can stem the flow.Student Achievement When ICE Arrests Rise, Student Test Scores Fall, New Study SuggestsThe working paper focused on a Florida district where both foreign-born and U.S. born students saw test scores drop.Families & the Community Q&A What the Lapse in SNAP Funding Shows About the Role of SchoolsAn emergency fund will help school coordinators with students' needs during the government shutdown.School Climate & Safety Opinion Handcuffed for Eating Doritos: Schools Shouldn’t Be Test Sites for AI ‘Security’A teen was detained at gunpoint after an error by his school’s security tool. Consider it a warning.
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