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School & District Management
Q&A
Solving Chronic Absenteeism Isn't 'One-Size-Fits-All,' This Leader Says
Proactive, sensitive communication with families can make a big difference.
Recruitment & Retention
District Leaders Want to Retain Talent. They Need to Look Beyond Just Compensation
There are steps K-12 leaders can take to keep teachers and principals in the leadership pipeline, administrators say.
School & District Management
Opinion
The News Headlines Are Draining Educators. 5 Things That Can Help
School leaders can take concrete steps to manage the impact of the political upheaval.
School & District Management
Texas Leader Named Superintendent of the Year
The 2026 superintendent of the year has led his district through rapid growth amid a local housing boom.
Student Well-Being & Movement
How a District Used Data to Fight Students' Gambling and Vaping
School officials figured out when kids faced the most pressure and worked from there.
School & District Management
On Capitol Hill, Relieved Principals Press for Even More Federal Support
With the fiscal 2026 budget maintaining level K-12 funding, principals look to the future.
Budget & Finance
How Do Schools Solve a Problem Like Property Taxes?
Politicians or activists in at least 10 states are pitching the end of one of schools' chief revenue sources.
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
K-12 Essentials Forum
How Schools Are Teaching Students Life Skills
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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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Learn how leadership teams can increase alignment and evaluate every program, practice, and purchase against a clear strategic plan.
Equity & Diversity Opinion American Education Hurt Black Students. We Deserve ReparationsThe value of the educational harm inflicted on my generation of Black students exceeds $2 trillion, writes Bettina L. Love.
Equity & Diversity Schools Struggle to Properly Count Native Students. Some States Want Them to Try HarderMichigan recently became the latest state to require the collection of data on Native K-12 students' tribal affiliations.
Student Well-Being & Movement Video Where These Urban Students Get To Learn About (and in) the OutdoorsThis urban school district gives students the opportunity to learn in and about the outdoors at their district-owned farm.
Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A Homeless Students Come Into School With Above-Average Social-Emotional Skills, Study FindsUniversity of San Diego researchers evaluated the SEL skills of students at a school in the city that serves homeless students.
Recruitment & Retention What the Research Says How to Find (and Keep) SubstitutesEducators and leaders discuss ways to deepen the substitute labor pool amid staff shortages and absenteeism.
School & District Management Houston's Sweeping School Changes: Will They Be a Case Study—Or Cautionary Tale?Houston's state-appointed superintendent has enacted an ambitious set of changes that affect nearly every part of the school day.
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.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on How Schools Can Elevate Their CTE Offerings
CTE is evolving to meet the demands of a high-tech economy by including AI literacy, advanced technical skills, and real-world experience.
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Recruitment & Retention Download DOWNLOADABLE: A Recipe for Creating a School Culture Teachers Don't Want to LeaveIt takes the right combination of hiring the right people, supporting their growth, recognizing their good work, and having fun.
Professional Development Opinion It’s Not Complicated. Instructional Coaches Should Give Clear FeedbackGood teaching isn't an unsolvable mystery. Instructional coaches shouldn't act like it is.
Recruitment & Retention From Our Research Center What's Keeping People From Becoming Teachers? An Eye-Popping To-Do List, for OneNinety percent of educators say that the demands of the job make it harder to recruit and retain teachers.
School & District Management Opinion 'I Used to Think School Systems Were Broken': Educators ReflectChanging your mind or evolving your thinking is not easy. Hear how these education leaders did just that.
School & District Management Opinion I Teach Educators How to Change Their Minds. Here’s HowFour important lessons for how educators—school and district leaders, especially—can create opportunities for growth.
School Climate & Safety Teachers With Guns: District by District, a Push to Arm Educators Is GrowingThe number of districts with armed educators is rising. An inside look at one of them.
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