Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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
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.
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.
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 Principals Head to Congress to Make a Case for More SupportHundreds of principals are in Washington to lobby lawmakers. Their main agenda: mental health and recruitment and retention.
School & District Management 3 Takeaways From Recent Educator StrikesSupport workers are using collective action to push for better working conditions. That activism can take several forms.
School Climate & Safety 3 Students, 3 Staff Dead in Shooting at Private Elementary School in NashvilleThe attack at The Covenant School was the 13th school shooting this year that resulted in injuries or deaths.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion The Idea of Social-Emotional Learning Makes Sense. But Its Execution Doesn'tSEL is a mixed bag with plenty to criticize. Rick Hess and Jal Mehta discuss their feelings about it.
School & District Management What Happened When a District Decided to 'Mess With High School'Synergy at Mineola High School feels more like a tech startup than a high school. And in many ways, it is.
Student Well-Being & Movement Education Secretary Calls for End to Corporal PunishmentThe practice is still allowed in 23 states, either because laws allow it, or because it's not explicitly banned.
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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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With contributions from 18+ top experts, we are widening the lens on literacy to advance the science of reading movement and reveal the b...
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School & District Management Got AC? How Schools Are Coping With Record-Breaking TemperaturesNo AC, sweating at bus stops, and sizzling playground equipment are among schools' concerns.
Recruitment & Retention Q&A This High School Couldn't Fill Key Jobs, So It Turned to StudentsSchools have struggled to fill key support staff jobs since reopening from pandemic shutdowns. This high school recruited its students.
School & District Management Know a Leader to Learn From? Education Week Is Searching for Standout District LeadersEducation Week is seeking nominations for our Leaders to Learn From report, which will publish in February. Nominations are due Sept. 5.
Equity & Diversity The Surprising Thing That Gets Students to Stick With AP CoursesA school in Katy Independent School District in Texas runs an AP Ambassador program that offers AP course mentorship among students.
Student Well-Being & Movement Social-Emotional Learning Persists Despite Political BacklashSocial-emotional learning has generated a political backlash, but states are keeping SEL in their standards.
Equity & Diversity How to Make AP Classes Accessible and Equitable: District Leaders Share StrategiesVarious presentations at the College Board's AP annual conference this month touched on equity concerns around the AP program.
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