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School & District Management
Q&A
Solving Chronic Absenteeism Isn't 'One-Size-Fits-All,' This Leader Says
Proactive, sensitive communication with families can make a big difference.
Recruitment & Retention
District Leaders Want to Retain Talent. They Need to Look Beyond Just Compensation
There are steps K-12 leaders can take to keep teachers and principals in the leadership pipeline, administrators say.
School & District Management
Opinion
The News Headlines Are Draining Educators. 5 Things That Can Help
School leaders can take concrete steps to manage the impact of the political upheaval.
School & District Management
Texas Leader Named Superintendent of the Year
The 2026 superintendent of the year has led his district through rapid growth amid a local housing boom.
Student Well-Being & Movement
How a District Used Data to Fight Students' Gambling and Vaping
School officials figured out when kids faced the most pressure and worked from there.
School & District Management
On Capitol Hill, Relieved Principals Press for Even More Federal Support
With the fiscal 2026 budget maintaining level K-12 funding, principals look to the future.
Budget & Finance
How Do Schools Solve a Problem Like Property Taxes?
Politicians or activists in at least 10 states are pitching the end of one of schools' chief revenue sources.
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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- Professional Development Could This Tool Make Teacher PD More Relevant?More states are letting teachers use microcredentials—self-paced training—to fulfill license renewal requirements and get PD.School & District Management Food and Massage Coupons: How Principals Signal Their Appreciation for TeachersSmall gestures can go a long way this Teacher Appreciation Week.Student Well-Being & Movement Inside the Schools Bringing Therapy Directly to StudentsK-12 schools can offer services to students despite a mental health specialist shortage.School & District Management Opinion How to Be a Focused Leader When There’s a Lot of NoiseBurnout, attrition, absenteeism, and disengagement are key issues for schools. Here's a path forward for educators.Student Well-Being & Movement Netflix's 'Adolescence' Sparks Debate Over Sex Education in SchoolsSex education, generally ill-equipped to handle subject matter to which teens are exposed, is getting further squeezed.Student Well-Being & Movement What Schools Can Do About Climate Change Right NowA new report details how schools can adapt for climate change in both small and big ways.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
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.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Prevention Over Remediation: The Role of Strong Tier 1 Instruction in MTSS
This Spotlight highlights how effective Tier 1 instruction in grades K–5 can improve literacy and math outcomes.
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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- School & District Management Opinion How Educators Can Escape Toxic ProductivityTired of glorifying burnout? Discover how educators can break free from toxic productivity and reclaim purpose and balance.Student Achievement From Our Research Center Many Kids' Parents Didn't Go to College. You Can Still Motivate Them in STEMStudents whose parents did not go to college often do not feel they have the necessary support to excel STEM subjects.Professional Development This Teacher PD Approach Has Spread to More Than 30 StatesIn theory, microcredentials incorporate elements researchers say are often missing from traditional professional development.School & District Management From Our Research Center What Schools Do When Parents Don't Pick Up Their KidsWhat schools do when parents don't pick up their kids can vary considerably, according to a new survey by the EdWeek Research Center.School & District Management Q&A How One District Fought to Get a Family Out of Immigration DetentionJennifer Gaffney, the superintendent of the Sackets Harbor Central school district in New York, says leaders must do what is right for students.Student Achievement Q&A How a Tutor’s Gender Affects Girls' Interest in STEMPairing girls with female math tutors increases STEM interest and improves academic performance in math, a Stanford study finds.
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