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 School District's Anti-CRT Resolution Prompts Lawsuit From Teachers and StudentsTeachers, parents, and students in a California district claim the resolution restricts their rights.
Equity & Diversity Opinion ‘Hate Is Taught’: The Lesson for Schools From the Racist Jacksonville KillingsA slew of anti-Black education policies have helped make Florida a sanctuary state for hate and violence, writes Tyrone C. Howard.
Student Well-Being & Movement 4 Tips for Starting a For-Credit Peer Mentorship Program in High SchoolA New Jersey high school's mentorship program matches seniors with 9th graders who need extra support. Both receive course credit.
School & District Management 4-Day School Weeks Are Gaining Support. What Do Educators Have to Say?The four-day school week is rising in popularity.
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.
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 More Schools Are Offering Student Mental Health Days. Here's What You Need to KnowNew York might join a dozen other states now permitting students excused absences from classes to look after their mental well-being.
School & District Management 3 Tips to Build Trust Between School Boards and the PublicHere's how school boards can improve ways of interacting with parents and the community.
Student Achievement Q&A ED's Research Chief: We Don't Understand Our Most Struggling LearnersA federal education research agency launches new programs to study pandemic learning recovery and a call to fill data gaps
Budget & Finance COVID Relief Funds Dry Up Next Year. Here's How Districts Can CopeSchool systems need to figure out how they'll pay for programs and staff funded with those federal dollars.
Recruitment & Retention What Districts Can Do to Prevent Teachers From Quitting Mid-YearRoutine, actionable feedback and small gestures of appreciation go a long way, superintendents say
Professional Development New Training Tells Florida School Librarians Which Books Are Off-LimitsLibrarians must undergo training for selecting books and can't choose materials about CRT, SEL, and culturally responsive teaching.
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