Leadership
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Student Well-Being & Movement
3 Driving Questions to Create a Sense of Belonging in Schools
Students who feel they belong in their school are more likely to show up and learn.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
Why a Good School Needs Both Coaches and Referees
If teachers are forced into being referees, they can't fill that role properly or coach well, either.
School & District Management
Opinion
12 Strategies Administrators Can Use to Prevent Staff Burnout (and Their Own)
Creating a healthier school culture begins with building trust, but it doesn't end there.
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.
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.
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 Race-Based Affinity Groups Should Be Open to All Students, Biden Admin. Tells SchoolsIn new guidance, the Education Department cites examples of school policies or programs that violate civil rights law.
School & District Management Opinion How Principals Can Start School With a SmileHere are five ways to stay positive and focus on morale this year.
Student Well-Being & Movement This High School Matches Freshmen With Senior Mentors. They All Get Course CreditA New Jersey high school matched seniors with freshmen to ensure the 9th graders had the support they needed to make it through high school.
Families & the Community Opinion How to Reengage Parents in Their Children's SchoolingA healthy partnership between families and schools involves both educators and parents helping each other do better.
School Climate & Safety How a New Training Eases Teachers' Anxiety About Emergency DrillsThe training incorporates mental health support into emergency preparedness.
Student Well-Being & Movement Should Teens Start School Later? Educators Have Strong FeelingsSome love it. Others say it's logistically impossible.
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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 & District Management Leading a City School District Is Tough. A New Program Aims to Ease the WayIts creators hope to drive down big-city superintendent turnover by preparing candidates for the stresses of leadership.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion One Thing Teachers Can Do to Help Students Change Their HabitsDaniel Willingham explores what the research says it takes to make better choices.
Student Well-Being & Movement Using Therapy Dogs in Schools: 8 Do's and Don'tsRead expert advice for bringing a therapy dog into your school, including concerns about breed, temperament, and training.
School Climate & Safety How a Superintendent Urged Parents to Discuss Gun Violence With Their KidsThe leader of the school district that serves Monterey Park, Calif., encouraged parents not to "let the TV do the talking."
School Climate & Safety Guidance on Responding to Students' Questions About ShootingsA guide for educators on ways to foster a sense of safety and security among students at a time when gun violence seems widespread.
Student Well-Being & Movement Majority of Parents Say Kids Are Dishonest, Disrespectful, and LazyParents are significantly concerned about the poor behavior of today's school-age kids and are looking to schools for help, survey shows.
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