Leadership
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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.
Families & the Community
How Parents Can Support Teachers In and Out of the Classroom
Online commenters say stronger parent partnerships can improve behavior and learning.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Q&A
Cellphones: The 'Most Formidable Adversary' Schools Have Ever Faced
The Spokane schools in Washington paired cellphone restrictions with expanded extracurricular activities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Families & the Community Opinion 'Constant Anxiety': What a Chicago Teacher Witnesses as ICE SwarmsWhat federal immigration agents are doing in Chicago doesn't look like democracy, an educator says.
Student Well-Being & Movement Kids’ Social Media Use Linked to Lower Reading and Memory Scores, Study SuggestsWhile the differences in scores are subtle, researchers say it could add up in the long term.
Student Well-Being & Movement Parents Want After-School Programs, But Demand Far Outpaces SupplyParents value the programs, but low- and middle-income families especially struggle to secure places.
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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 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.
Equity & Diversity Trump Admin. Accuses Minneapolis Schools of Racism in Protecting Minority TeachersThe Justice Department has filed its latest suit alleging racism for efforts to boost teacher diversity.
School & District Management Video The Enemy of Smart, Strategic Spending Decisions in K-12 Districts: Leadership ChurnThe EdWeek Research Center surveyed district leaders on the barriers to long-term thinking.
Professional Development Opinion School Leaders Struggle With Teacher Buy-in. What to Do About ThatResearch shows that four actions can inspire change, writes Thomas R. Guskey.
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