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.
Recruitment & Retention How to Support New Teachers So They Stay—and ThriveJob interviews that highlight schools' strengths, looking at teacher applicants' assets, and giving new hires layers of support all matter.
Student Well-Being & Movement Video Left Homeless After a Hurricane, This Family Found Support From Their DistrictWith the number of homeless students rising, a look at how this Florida district is providing support.
School Climate & Safety Opinion 5 Critical Strategies to Make Your School SaferThere's no single solution to defend students’ physical, mental, and emotional health, but these five actionable steps are a place to start.
School & District Management Women in K-12 Leadership Don't Get Enough Support. Here's What Needs to ChangeFairer family-leave policies, pay transparency, better data collection, and more on-the-job support are elements of the plan.
School & District Management School Counselors Face 'Role Ambiguity.' This State Tried to Clarify MattersNew York's new regulations didn't always change how principals viewed or interacted with school counselors, research finds.
School & District Management Women of Color Bring Special Strengths to the Superintendency, New Research SuggestsThey have deep expertise in instructional leadership and a facility for working with stakeholders and managing thorny social issues.
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When it comes to STEM education and workforce development, rural communities are often underserved, overlooked, and left out of the conversation entirely
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Know the K-12 Buying Cycle?
Take this quick quiz to evaluate your understanding of when districts plan, budget, and buy—and how to meet them there.
School Choice & Charters
Spotlight
Spotlight on The Landscape of Charter Schools
This Spotlight explores the dynamic and evolving world of school choice, focusing on charter schools and private school choice programs.
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Answer 5 questions about identifying and implementing effective math curriculum.
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School & District Management Opinion The Feedback That Made Me a Better Education LeaderPaying attention to what others say can be eye-opening and foster improvements in how we teach and lead.
Equity & Diversity Video How LGBTQ+ Students Find Community and Comfort Outside of SchoolIn Arkansas, 3 of every 4 LGBTQ+ teens report experiencing discrimination at school. This after-school art program offers a safe space.
Families & the Community Opinion How AI and Other Tech Tools Might be Used to Strengthen Family-School PartnershipsToo often, investing in building parent relationships is seen as a frill and not central to student learning.
Student Absenteeism Absenteeism Data Is Inconsistent Across States. But It's ImprovingChronic absenteeism remains high. States need to consistently define and track student attendance, a new report says.
Equity & Diversity Pronouns for Trans, Nonbinary Students: The States With Laws That Restrict Them in SchoolsUnder the laws, teachers aren’t required to use trans or nonbinary students’ requested pronouns.
Equity & Diversity Meet the High School Student Helping Her City Study Reparations for Black ResidentsIn Kansas City, Mo., 17-year-old Madison Lyman serves on a 13-member commission studying reparations for Black residents.
Superintendent, Norristown Area School District
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Director of Finance and Operations
Woodstock, Vermont
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Moore County Schools
Carthage, North Carolina