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School & District Management
Q&A
Solving Chronic Absenteeism Isn't 'One-Size-Fits-All,' This Leader Says
Proactive, sensitive communication with families can make a big difference.
Recruitment & Retention
District Leaders Want to Retain Talent. They Need to Look Beyond Just Compensation
There are steps K-12 leaders can take to keep teachers and principals in the leadership pipeline, administrators say.
School & District Management
Opinion
The News Headlines Are Draining Educators. 5 Things That Can Help
School leaders can take concrete steps to manage the impact of the political upheaval.
School & District Management
Texas Leader Named Superintendent of the Year
The 2026 superintendent of the year has led his district through rapid growth amid a local housing boom.
Student Well-Being & Movement
How a District Used Data to Fight Students' Gambling and Vaping
School officials figured out when kids faced the most pressure and worked from there.
School & District Management
On Capitol Hill, Relieved Principals Press for Even More Federal Support
With the fiscal 2026 budget maintaining level K-12 funding, principals look to the future.
Budget & Finance
How Do Schools Solve a Problem Like Property Taxes?
Politicians or activists in at least 10 states are pitching the end of one of schools' chief revenue sources.
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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Student Well-Being & Movement
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How Schools Are Teaching Students Life Skills
Join this free virtual event to explore creative ways schools have found to seamlessly integrate teaching life skills into the school day.
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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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Learn how leadership teams can increase alignment and evaluate every program, practice, and purchase against a clear strategic plan.
School & District Management Your District's Superintendent Evaluation Might Be Lacking. Here's How To Make It BetterMany superintendent evaluations lack clear objectives and follow no clear process. Here are some tips to fix that.
School Climate & Safety After the Nashville Shooting, School Safety Proposals Echo Past EffortsState and federal lawmakers have proposed increasing school police and arming teachers in response to a shooting at a private school.
Equity & Diversity Schools Couldn't Ban All Trans Athletes Under New Title IX ProposalThe Education Department released a long-awaited proposed change to Title IX aiming to clarify eligibility criteria for school sports.
School & District Management 'Thank You for All That You Do': How Educators Are Honoring Assistant Principals WeekAPs are often the "unsung heroes" of schools.
School & District Management Superintendent Evaluations Are Murky, Incomplete, Unfocused. Here's Why That MattersMore than half of superintendents said in a recent survey that their contracts don't specify clear objectives for their annual reviews.
Student Well-Being & Movement 5 Tips for Designing School Spaces That Support Students' Mental HealthSchool buildings can have a big impact on students' mental health. Here's how schools can make sure it's positive.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through Real-World Learning
This Spotlight highlights a growing shift toward career-connected learning, which blends academic content with real-world applications.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Prevention Over Remediation: The Role of Strong Tier 1 Instruction in MTSS
This Spotlight highlights how effective Tier 1 instruction in grades K–5 can improve literacy and math outcomes.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on How Schools Can Elevate Their CTE Offerings
CTE is evolving to meet the demands of a high-tech economy by including AI literacy, advanced technical skills, and real-world experience.
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Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A Why School Vaccinations Are So Fraught, According to an Infectious Disease SpecialistA new COVID vaccine, declining flu-shot rates, and the return to school have put vaccines back in the news.
Student Achievement What Two New Studies Reveal About Learning RecoveryEffective programs require putting "a lot of effort into implementation," said one researcher.
School & District Management Hawaii Wildfires Thrust Educators Into Disaster Response RolesThe devastating fires destroyed homes and schools, displacing students and leaving educators scrambling to shelter them.
Student Achievement The Sibling Effect: How Retaining Struggling Readers Impacts Brothers and SistersA 2002 Florida law that requires struggling readers to repeat a grade also affected their siblings, a study finds.
Student Well-Being & Movement A Wave of Students Are Losing Medicaid Coverage. What It Means for SchoolsUp to 4 million children could lose coverage, largely for paperwork reasons. Schools can help families avoid a lapse.
School & District Management What the Research Says Kindergarteners Haven't Returned. Here's How That May Prolong Academic RecoveryA third of schools' recent enrollment drop can't be explained by an aging population or switches to nonpublic schooling, a new paper finds.
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