Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
School Climate & Safety
Q&A
Restorative Practices Aren't Consequence-Free, Says a Student Discipline Expert
Consistent consequences are important to managing student behavior, says the author of a new book on discipline.
Student Absenteeism
The Lesson Schools Can Learn From Student-Athletes' Attendance Data
A new study has some insights for schools as they struggle to cut chronic absenteeism.
School & District Management
Opinion
Formative Assessments Aren’t Just ‘Teacher Work.’ Principals Need to Care, Too
Teachers and leaders often find themselves on different pages when it comes to student progress.
Families & the Community
Their School Burned Down. Then They Picked Up Their Paintbrushes
A group of 15 students in California used art to celebrate and grieve the school they lost to fire.
School & District Management
'Tiptoe and Be Delicate’: How Educators Are Cautiously Broaching the Iran War
Despite the volatility of the topic, classroom discussions of the conflict in Iran have been relatively muted.
Student Achievement
Opinion
Should Teachers Offer Extra Credit? Yea or Nay?
Educators discuss whether extra credit warps grading or reinforces skills students will use later.
School & District Management
How 4 Principals Use Student Voice to Improve School Culture
Principals share how to ensure students are true partners in shaping their schools.
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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The Science of Reading transformed K-3 literacy. Now it's time to extend that focus to students in grades 6 through 12.
Jobs
Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
Education Funding
Webinar
Congress Approved Next Year’s Federal School Funding. What’s Next?
Congress passed the budget, but uncertainty remains. Experts explain what districts should expect from federal education policy next.
School & District Management From Our Research Center What Surveys Revealed This Year About Educators and ImmigrationImmigration enforcement fueled fear, debate, and new pressures in schools.
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.
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Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Best Practices for Supporting Older Struggling Readers
Older students who struggle with reading face challenges that go beyond comprehension. Do you know what they are and how to best help them?
Social Studies
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Teaching Social Studies to Boost Literacy?
Are you using social studies to build literacy? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of disciplinary literacy and source analysis.
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Families & the Community These Schools Let Students Lead Parent-Teacher Conferences—With Big ResultsConferences that put the student in the driver's seat can produce positive results.
Budget & Finance Quiz Many District Leaders Fail to Think Strategically About Spending. What Gets in Their Way?School districts face enormous pressure to make smart decisions when they’re buying academic resources.
School & District Management How These Principals Are Solving the Thorniest K-12 ChallengesPrincipals from across the nation discuss AI, cellphone use, and the well-being of students.
Budget & Finance School Districts Prepare to Go Without Some Federal Funds Next YearSome school finance chiefs are preparing for worst-case scenarios as federal funding uncertainty persists.
Families & the Community How Public Schools Can Defend Their Work—Without Tripping Into Political DebatesSchools should use clear messaging to connect with parents and communities, researchers recommend.
Student Well-Being & Movement Social-Emotional Learning Linked to Higher Math and Reading Test ScoresA Yale study finds that explicitly teaching students SEL skills can have big academic payoffs.
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