Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Student Well-Being & Movement
Teachers Keep the Lessons of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' Alive in the Classroom
Teachers say Fred Rogers' work has informed how they weave together academic and SEL lessons.
Student Absenteeism
Schools Made Steady Progress Boosting Attendance With This Strategy Change
The timing and tenor of communication with families matter, according to a new analysis.
School & District Management
Opinion
'When Are You Coming to Read to Our Class?': How a Principal Makes Time for Joy
When this elementary school leader began scheduling read-alouds, he noticed an immediate change.
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.
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.
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.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Is Your School’s SEL Strategy Working? The Questions Every Educator Should AskThe evidence for social and emotional learning is strong, but the field is messy.
Student Achievement These Districts Turned Summer School Into an Inviting Destination for StudentsCommunity partnerships helped with scheduling challenges. Themed programs heightened student interest.
Student Well-Being & Movement School Counselors See Rising Trauma Linked to Immigration EnforcementThe 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 AfterNew 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 SayHow well an SEL program is implemented is critical for achieving the outcomes that research promises.
Families & the Community How K-12 Parents Feel About Immigration Enforcement Near SchoolsThe latest national poll found most parnets opposing ICE enforcement at or near schools.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Is Your Literacy Plan on Track?
Where does your literacy strategy and goals stand? Is it going well, or does it need a little retooling?
Professional Development
Spotlight
Spotlight on Effective Professional Development: Teacher Voice, Collaboration, and Sustainable Change
This Spotlight examines how successful PD is increasingly driven by teacher leadership, collaboration, and intentional district design.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Is Your District Truly Science of Reading Aligned?
Answer questions on the science of reading alignment in your district, including classroom materials, achievement data, and regulations.
Social Studies
Spotlight
Spotlight on Teaching Social Studies to Build Literacy and Critical Thinking
This Spotlight explores social studies literacy, evaluating source bias, introducing complex narratives, and key U.S. history topics.
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Budget & Finance From Our Research Center Crafting a Better Budget: How District and School Leaders Try to Avoid Short-Term ThinkingThe EdWeek Research Center surveyed K-12 leaders on tactics to make spending plans strategic and smart.
School & District Management Opinion 14 New Year’s Resolutions to Inspire School LeadersFor inspiration on how to make the most of your second reset of the school year, we checked in with contributors to The Principal Is In column.
School & District Management Principal by Day, DJ by Night: What School Leaders Learn From Their Side HustlesPaid or unpaid, side hustles can teach principals new skills that help them run schools.
School Climate & Safety School Shootings in 2025: The Fewest Incidents and Deaths in 5 YearsThe overall number of U.S. school shootings was lower than in any year since 2020.
School & District Management These Are the New Skills Principals Want to LearnHint: It's not all about AI.
Recruitment & Retention Inside One State's Bold Plan to Keep Special Education TeachersPennsylvania's training and mentoring program works to retain teachers serving students with disabilities.
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