Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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 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.
School Climate & Safety
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.
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.
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.
School Climate & Safety Advocates Agree: Police Shouldn't Handle Routine Discipline in SchoolsSchool discipline should be handled by administrators, not school police, advocates for and against school police agree.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion What ‘Ted Lasso’ Can Teach Us About School SportsSchool athletics has the potential to be wonderful, but not if we ignore the history of toxicity in many athletics programs.
School Climate & Safety When Cars Have to Stop for School Buses—and When They Don't—in Every StateWhen are drivers supposed to stop for school buses? The answer varies by type of road and by state.
School & District Management Opinion What Is Educational Ethics? A Teacher Turned Harvard Prof ExplainsEducators often face ethical dilemmas and don't know how to respond. What if they were equipped to address them?
School & District Management Richmond, Va., Schools Rename the Last of Their Confederate-Named SchoolsThe name changes may mark a turning point in the nationwide campaign to rename schools named for Confederate figures.
Student Well-Being & Movement Addressing Chronic Absenteeism: 4 Takeaways From EducatorsSurging absences threaten schools' learning recovery efforts.
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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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With contributions from 18+ top experts, we are widening the lens on literacy to advance the science of reading movement and reveal the b...
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Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Kids Need to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables. Here's How to Make That HappenThere are a few easy ways to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. They'll thank you later.
Student Well-Being & Movement Teens Need to Start School Later. No More Excuses, Experts SayThese two large school systems shifted to later start times for secondary schools and they say your district can, too.
Recruitment & Retention 5 Ways Districts Are Filling Teacher VacanciesHiring international teachers, bringing teachers out of retirement, and using virtual learning are some of districts' solutions.
School & District Management States Are Making a Flurry of School Policies. Why Aren't Superintendents More Involved?Schools are increasingly the focal point of political battles, but most superintendents aren't regularly engaged in state policymaking.
School & District Management A District's Bus 'Disaster' Highlights a Nationwide Driver ShortageA transportation meltdown caused a district to cancel six days of classes as schools nationwide struggle to hire enough bus drivers.
School & District Management Opinion What 'Barbie' Teaches Us About School LeadershipNot all schools come with a leader Barbie; many come with just Ken. Here are three lessons from the hit movie on closing the “dream gap.”
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Woodstock, Vermont
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