Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Student Absenteeism
The Lesson Schools Can Learn From Student-Athletes' Attendance Data
A new study has some insights for schools as they struggle to cut chronic absenteeism.
School & District Management
Opinion
Formative Assessments Aren’t Just ‘Teacher Work.’ Principals Need to Care, 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 decisionmaking.
School & District Management
'Tiptoe and Be Delicate’: How Educators Are Cautiously Broaching the Iran War
Despite the volatility of the topic, classroom discussions of the conflict in Iran have been relatively muted.
Student Achievement
Opinion
Should Teachers Offer Extra Credit? Yea or Nay?
Educators discuss whether extra credit warps grading or reinforces skills students will use later.
School & District Management
How 4 Principals Use Student Voice to Improve School Culture
Principals share how to ensure students are true partners in shaping their schools.
School Climate & Safety
Q&A
Restorative Practices Aren't Consequence-Free, Says a Student Discipline Expert
Consistent consequences are important to managing student behavior, says the author of a new book on discipline.
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.
Education Funding
Webinar
Congress Approved Next Year’s Federal School Funding. What’s Next?
Congress passed the budget, but uncertainty remains. Experts explain what districts should expect from federal education policy next.
Budget & Finance What the Research Says Is Spending on Professional Development Keeping Pace?A new tool helps leaders map and compare spending for teacher learning.
Student Well-Being & Movement What a School District Discovered When Its State Banned Synthetic DyesMore states are banning the petroleum-based additives from school meals.
Recruitment & Retention What the Research Says How U.S. Teachers' Job Satisfaction Stacks Up Against Their Global Peers'The largest international survey of teachers provides new insights into teacher satisfaction.
School & District Management A Spooky Question Facing Schools This Halloween: Should Kids Get to Dress Up?Dressing up for Halloween has been a longstanding tradition, but some schools have limitations and others are replacing it altogether.
Student Absenteeism A Guide to Building a School Calendar That Maximizes AttendanceDistricts strategically schedule long weekends, work days, and spirit weeks to help boost attendance.
Families & the Community These Schools Let Students Lead Parent-Teacher Conferences—With Big ResultsConferences that put the student in the driver's seat can produce positive results.
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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Designed for secondary educators and leaders, this white paper provides practical examples of explicit literacy instruction that strength...
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In this podcast, Tyra Mariani, former Chief of Staff in the U.S. Department of Education, shares four questions leaders must answer to bu...
Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Creating a Positive Math Culture
This Spotlight explores instructional practices that help build students’ math skills, confidence, and willingness to tackle hard problems.
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Student Well-Being & Movement Do Book Bans Protect Students, or Silence Needed Conversations?When schools ban books that contain sensitive topics, is it the right move?
School & District Management Opinion 5 Things That HR Directors Wish Teachers KnewHere's how you can get the most out of your school's human resources office.
Families & the Community Schools Named for César Chavez Face Renaming Debates After Assault AllegationsDozens of schools named for the labor leader are weighing how to respond to new allegations.
School & District Management Q&A Meet the National Principals Association: Why the 110-Year-Old Org. RebrandedElementary school leaders will add new priorities for the national organization.
Student Well-Being & Movement Teens Are Sleeping Less. Why Schools Should Be WorriedLack of sleep is directly tied to lower academic performance.
Student Absenteeism What Happens When a Shorter School Calendar Meets Chronic Absenteeism?Short academic years hinder efforts to catch up students, study finds.
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