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.
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Learn how one district turned Portrait of a Learner into an aligned, systemwide practice that sticks.
Recruitment & Retention Opinion How to Make Teachers Want to Stay at Your SchoolAn instructional coach shares five essential practices for teacher retention.
Student Well-Being & Movement How All That Masculinity Content Online Really Makes Boys FeelNearly every boy in a new survey says they've seen content online about body image or appearance.
Families & the Community Opinion Parent-School Partnerships Can Drive Academic Gains. Here's HowThis family-engagement advocate says collaboration has a track record of boosting achievement.
Professional Development Opinion Looking for a New Way to Approach Professional Learning? Try ThisInstructional leadership collectives build cross-system networks for purposeful, impactful learning.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Schools Cannot Afford to Ignore Race and IdentityPeople often don't notice discrimination if it doesn't affect them directly.
School & District Management Schools Spend $30 Billion on Tech. How Can They Invest In It More Wisely?A new report outlines steps districts can take to save money on tech purchases and protect the environment.
Professional Development
Spotlight
Spotlight on Teacher PD: A Key to the Best Literacy Gains
Strong student reading outcomes require sustained, high-quality teacher PD to build expertise and improve instruction across grades.
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Special Education
Spotlight
Knock Down the Barriers to Inclusive Literacy Instruction
Literacy for all: inclusive classrooms, accessible tools, and strong supports help students with disabilities learn, belong, and thrive.
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Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Trump Cut—Then Restored—$2B for Mental Health. Is It Money Well Spent?Awareness programs have not fulfilled hopes for reductions in mental health problems or crises.
School & District Management ‘Band-Aid Virtual Learning’: How Some Schools Respond When ICE Comes to TownExperts say leaders must weigh multiple factors before offering virtual learning amid ICE fears.
School & District Management Opinion What a Conversation About My Marriage Taught Me About Running a SchoolAs principals grow into the role, we must find the courage to ask hard questions about our leadership.
School & District Management How Remote Learning Has Changed the Traditional Snow DayStates and districts took very different approaches in weighing whether to move to online instruction.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Doing the Nearly Impossible: Teaching When the World Delivers FearVideos of Renee Good and Alex Pretti's killings are everywhere. How should teachers respond?
School & District Management Five Snow Day Announcements That Broke the Internet (Almost)Superintendents rapped, danced, and cheered for the home team's playoff success as they announced snow days.
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Fairfax County, Virginia
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State College, PA, US
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Prince Georges County, Maryland