Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 & District Management Districts Try New Approach to Contracts: Tying Payments to Student LearningThe shift in contracting aims to broaden vendors' focus from providing services to showing results.
Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A How to Ease Students’ Academic Anxieties When Learning Speeds UpAnxious students need to learn to gradually face their academic fears—not escape them, a researcher says.
School & District Management Principals, Here Are 4 Ways to Show Your Appreciation for TeachersA sincere thank you and a day off to catch up on grading are among the ideas readers shared.
Equity & Diversity Demonstrations Staged Nationwide Denounce Restrictions on Teaching, Book BansOn May 3, education and civil rights leaders led rallies and teach-ins against efforts to limit race discussions in public education.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion How to Fix Classroom MisbehaviorAn insight from the science of habit can make all the difference between continued misbehavior and good conduct.
Student Achievement History Achievement Falls to 1990s Levels on NAEP; Civics Scores Take First-Ever DiveEighth graders' scores in U.S. history and civics dropped on the test known as the “Nation’s Report Card."
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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 Climate & Safety How Teacher Bias and School Culture Shape School DisciplineA new study found that teacher biases alone don't explain racial/ethnic disparities in school discipline. School culture plays a hand too.
Equity & Diversity How One State Is Updating Its Guidance to Support Transgender StudentsNew York state's education department released guidance on how schools should support and affirm transgender and gender-expansive students.
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.
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.
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