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.
Student Achievement Does Performance-Based Teacher Pay Work? Here’s What the Research SaysA performance-pay overhaul in one of the country's 10 largest districts offers a test for lessons learned from decades of experimentation.
School & District Management Opinion Schools Are Trying to Do Too MuchThe practice of "unbundling" offers education leaders a way to rethink what they do and how they do it.
Equity & Diversity Video A Native Community Revitalized a Language. Here’s How a School District Carries It OnNative students' well-being and grad rates improve when they're exposed to their cultural languages. How one district is making that happen.
Equity & Diversity Most Americans Think Politicians Should Stay Away From Setting Schools' LGBTQ+ Policies, Poll FindsMost Americans think parents and teachers should have a major influence over such policies in schools, the survey also finds.
School Climate & Safety Biden Administration Asks Districts to Investigate Their Discipline DisparitiesA new letter marks the latest salvo in a years-long debate over school discipline.
Budget & Finance How Much Money Do Public Schools Get? The Latest NumbersAmerica collectively spent more than $800 billion on K-12 education in 2021, according to newly available federal data.
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 Achievement Opinion Educational Strategies and Student Outcomes Are Not in Sync. What You Need to KnowTeachers and school leaders are focused on different tasks, and none is tied to student results.
Equity & Diversity A State Said Districts Had to Report Spending on DEI. Some Defied the MandateSome of Oklahoma's largest school districts resisted a directive to detail their spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
School & District Management Opinion The One Question You Shouldn’t Wait Until an Exit Interview to Ask TeachersThe right feedback is like gold when it comes to retaining staff and building a healthy school culture.
School & District Management Could Principal Apprenticeships Expand the Pipeline of School Leaders?Principal is now an approved occupation for federal apprenticeships.
Equity & Diversity 6 Teacher-Tested Tips for Getting Students' Names RightPronouncing students' names correctly on the first day of school means more to students than educators may think.
Professional Development An Immersive PD Program Changed These Teachers. Here's How It Will Change Their PracticeThree teachers share what they are taking from an in-depth workshop on the history of Japanese Americans.
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