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 A District’s Long-Term Investment in Cultivating Future Teachers Is Paying OffEctor County, Texas, saw its teacher vacancy rate drop from 18 percent to 1 percent in less than four years.Student Well-Being & Movement Kids' Screen Time Rose During the Pandemic and Stayed High. That's a ProblemIt’s too early to see how increased screen time may affect kids long-term, but many educators say they have seen negative effects.Professional Development Opinion Revisiting Educator Collaboration: We Should Think Differently About How We Form TeamsEffective teams need to consider three essential elements, which are highlighted in this blog.Student Well-Being & Movement Video What An Inclusive School Environment Looks Like For This Transgender TeenDandelion Hunt-Smith, a transgender and nonbinary student, sees great value in school environments that treat all students as humans.Families & the Community Q&A A Transgender Student Moved Cross-Country for a Welcoming School. Here's Their StoryDandelion Hunt-Smith and their parents talk about the importance of welcoming schools for mental health and academic performance.School & District Management Employee Morale Is Keeping Superintendents Up at NightBut district leaders themselves feel more optimistic, possibly a rebound from the height of the pandemic.
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Moving From Awareness to Engagement for Neurodiverse And Autistic Students
See how schools can better support neurodiverse and autistic students, addressing barriers, elevating strengths, and building more inclusive classrooms for all.
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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...
- School & District Management From Our Research Center Nearly Half of Educators Believe Schools Were Closed Too Long During PandemicThat's according to a poll conducted last month of teachers, administrators, and district leaders.Professional Development Opinion How Superintendents Can Engage Board Members to Benefit Their DistrictsBoard members are often disconnected from the day-to-day learning needs of teachers and students. Here are strategies to change that.Student Well-Being & Movement From Our Research Center Schools Face Big Challenges in Curbing Students' Substance AbuseMost school health workers report seeing an increase in the number of students using marijuana or vaping products.Student Well-Being & Movement After a School Shooting, a Principal Launches a Nonprofit to Improve Students' Mental HealthJerry Sparby's HuddLUp program is designed to address mental wellness through play.Families & the Community Opinion Certain Topics Spark Parent Pushback. I’ve Decided to Teach Them AnywayI found myself wondering how to cover Pride Month and Juneteenth without being targeted by a Facebook frenzy and a vigilante campaign.School & District Management Opinion 'Innovation' Is a Four-Letter WordMany in education thrill to the promise of ‘innovation,’ but rightly understood, it is a means, not an end.
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Woodstock, Vermont
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Woodstock, Vermont
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Hopkins, Minnesota
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