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School Climate & Safety
States Push AI Weapons Detection as Part of School Safety
Three states are considering whether to require weapons-detection systems at school entrances.
School & District Management
Principal Turnover Went Down in This State. But That’s Not the End of the Story
North Carolina lowered its principal attrition rate. Those who stay report working conditions haven’t changed.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Jury Finds Meta Platforms Harm Children. Why School Districts Are Eyeing This Verdict
A trial scheduled for this summer pits school districts against social media companies.
School & District Management
Superintendents Increasingly Report Economic Pressures on Their Districts
Nevertheless, most superintendents hope to remain in their current roles next year, a new survey finds.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Parents and Kids Feel Shut Out of Policymaking. What Schools Should Know
New survey reveals parents and kids want more voice in government decisions.
School & District Management
Opinion
‘This Isn’t Working’: Educators Share Unsolicited Advice for District Leaders
How can superintendents improve student outcomes—without micromanaging teachers?
School & District Management
Opinion
We’re Not Preparing Principals for the Real Job of School Leadership
A shocking amount of school leadership is not about students. It is about adults.
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.
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- School & District Management Q&A How a School District Handled 3 Straight Years of Campus ClosuresAmid 11 closures, a superintendent shares her advice for leaders in similar situations.Families & the Community A New National Effort Aims to Spread Learning Beyond School WallsA new commission will explore strategies for schools to collaborate with their communities.School & District Management Epstein and School Photos? How a Social Media Controversy Pulled in K-12 DistrictsDistricts have had to respond to a social-media fueled controversy about the sex offender and financier.Recruitment & Retention Dozens of Teacher Pathways Fuel This District’s Talent PipelineA California district's homegrown teacher pathways work to secure a stable, well-trained teaching force.Families & the Community Teachers Say Behavior Problems Aren't Just About Students. It’s the ParentsParents are the third rail of the discipline conversation. Teachers say they need backup from their school leaders.School Climate & Safety Father Who Gave Gun to School Shooting Suspect Is Guilty of 2nd-Degree MurderColin Gray is one of several parents prosecuted after their children were accused in fatal shootings.
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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...
College & Workforce Readiness
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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.
- School & District Management Opinion Have Politics Hijacked Education Policy?School boards should be held more accountable to student learning, says this scholar.Equity & Diversity Opinion Scrubbing Critical Conversations About Racism Isn't Helping Your StudentsFive ways to create "brave spaces" for your classroom while also embracing humanity.Student Well-Being & Movement Letter to the Editor Charlie Kirk’s Real LegacyA teacher shares her concerns about the subject of an opinion blog post.Families & the Community Five Ways Principals Can Act Like Community AmbassadorsHere are tips for how principals can best support their community.School & District Management From Our Research Center Student Fear and Absences Surge as Immigration Enforcement ExpandsWhile schools report widespread effects from immigration enforcement, not all are taking action.School & District Management The Wacky Thanksgiving Traditions Bringing School Communities TogetherPrincipals encourage their students and staff to find new ways of giving back and showing gratitude.
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