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.
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.
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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Student Well-Being & Movement Video How This New Orleans School Is Getting Teen Moms to GraduationGraduation rates for teenage moms are much lower than their peers'. One school system is banking on in-school child care to fix that.
Equity & Diversity Photos The Making of a Leaders To Learn From CoverAn inside look at the 2023 cover for EdWeek's annual Leaders To Learn From special issue.
Student Well-Being & Movement 5 Ways Teachers Can Confront Students' Exposure to Andrew Tate and Other Online ExtremistsYoung people are exposed to all sorts of online hate that, if left unchecked, can lead to radicalization.
Recruitment & Retention The Pandemic Changed Teacher Recruiting. Here's What It Looks Like NowRecruiters' jobs are more complex, requiring them to use in-person, remote, and hybrid job fairs.
Recruitment & Retention 5 Strategies to Tackle Teacher ShortagesRecruiting and retaining teachers takes creative and strategic thinking.
Student Achievement 'Don't Reinvent The Wheel': How One District Made a Tutoring Program That WorksA North Carolina superintendent turned to tutoring to help students catch up long before COVID-19 pushed others in that direction.
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