Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
School & District Management
What's Your Educator Wellness Score? Here's How to Find Out
We curated a fun way for you to take care of yourself as you worry about students, colleagues, and your school.
Recruitment & Retention
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Ease the Teacher-Hiring Process with AI (Downloadable)
Clear criteria and privacy protections are critical when using technology to smooth the hiring process.
Professional Development
Teachers Like It. Research Is Promising. Is This the Solution to Teacher PD?
A GAO report finds that teachers like collaborative teaching—and it has some preliminary research support too.
School & District Management
Opinion
Formative Assessments Are Top of Mind for Teachers. They Should Be for Principals, Too
Teachers and leaders often find themselves on different pages when it comes to student progress.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Then & Now
Schools and 'Family Values': A Reboot of a Familiar Debate
The "success sequence" is the latest in a long line of proposals to have schools take up responsible decision-making.
School & District Management
Explainer
The 4-Day School Week: What Research Shows About the Alternative Schedule
More schools have shifted to the four-day week. How common is it? Does it save money and attract teachers?
Recruitment & Retention
What the Research Says
This State Invested in Helping High Schoolers Become Teachers. Did It Work?
The decade-old program significantly boosted the pipeline of diverse new educators.
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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The Science of Reading transformed K-3 literacy. Now it's time to extend that focus to students in grades 6 through 12.
Jobs
Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
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Discover practical strategies to redefine career readiness in K–12 and move beyond credentials to develop true capability and character.
School Climate & Safety Opinion Handcuffed for Eating Doritos: Schools Shouldn’t Be Test Sites for AI ‘Security’A teen was detained at gunpoint after an error by his school’s security tool. Consider it a warning.
Student Absenteeism The Surprising Factor That Makes Absenteeism Interventions More SuccessfulSchools are communicating more with parents about their kids' attendance. When they do it matters.
Professional Development Opinion How Education Leaders Can Build a Better Space for Collaborative LearningSchool improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. That can be changed.
School & District Management School District Sued Over ‘Thwarting’ ICE Says Indiana AG’s Lawsuit Is ‘Silly’The lawsuit says Indianapolis Public Schools blocked ICE from school grounds without a warrant or emergency.
School & District Management The Middle School Transition Is Tough. How Educators Can HelpA new partnership aims to ease the transition from elementary school to middle school.
School & District Management Opinion I Was a Turnaround Principal. Here’s How You Change School CultureThere are three questions that school leaders should ask themselves every day.
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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...
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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Families & the Community Q&A Youth Sports Can Turn Toxic. This District Focuses on PreventionAs sideline behavior worsens, athletic leaders focus on prevention, safety, and resetting expectations.
School & District Management Q&A How a Leader Developed Farm-to-Table School Lunches Without Breaking the BankAn Arizona school nutrition director discusses how districts can overcome logistical hurdles and negotiate prices.
School & District Management Leader To Learn From How This Leader Uses Gaming to Change Students’ LivesLaurie Lehman helped her district see the power of esports to illuminate new career paths for students.
School & District Management Q&A 'Esports Are a Game-Changer': How This Leader Got Buy-in for Student GamingHow one district leader turned esports into an opportunity for more than 1,500 students.
Recruitment & Retention Leader To Learn From The ‘Off-Season’ That Helps This HR Director Fully Staff SchoolsKnox County reimagined teacher hiring and is starting each year fully staffed.
Professional Development Principals Need PD, Too. Here’s What They List as Top PrioritiesTeacher retention and improving academic performance often top the list.
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Fairfax County, Virginia
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Des Plaines, Illinois
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