Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Student Well-Being & Movement
3 Driving Questions to Create a Sense of Belonging in Schools
Students who feel they belong in their school are more likely to show up and learn.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
Why a Good School Needs Both Coaches and Referees
If teachers are forced into being referees, they can't fill that role properly or coach well, either.
School & District Management
Opinion
12 Strategies Administrators Can Use to Prevent Staff Burnout (and Their Own)
Creating a healthier school culture begins with building trust, but it doesn't end there.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Looking for SEL's Benefits? Good Implementation Is Key, Experts Say
How 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 Schools
The latest national poll found most parnets opposing ICE enforcement at or near schools.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Millions of Students Attend Schools Near Toxic Sites, a New Study Shows
The study explores schools' proximity to hazardous sites and students' exposure to pollutants.
School & District Management
Opinion
The One Word That Educators Can Use to Reclaim Their Joy
The work may not change, but your perspective can.
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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Discover the latest dyscalculia research insights, state-level policy trends, and classroom strategies to make math more accessible for all.
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Belonging isn’t a slogan—it’s a leadership strategy. Learn what research shows actually works to improve attendance, culture, and learning.
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Learn how leadership teams can increase alignment and evaluate every program, practice, and purchase against a clear strategic plan.
School & District Management Opinion Want to Be a Better Education Leader? Try These 5 StrategiesTeams should leave you feeling more connected, not drained and disengaged.
School & District Management How Principals Can Boost Teacher MoralePrincipals share advice for how they support teachers during uncertain times.
School Climate & Safety Video Obama Ed. Sec. John King: How to Make School Safe for Students With TraumaA former education secretary has some suggestions for making schools a safe space for students dealing with trauma.
Student Achievement Opinion High-Dosage Tutoring Should Be Here to StayResearch is piling up on the effectiveness of the academic intervention, including when it is scaled up.
Professional Development Opinion Using Data With Purpose for Literacy InstructionInstead of confining data to spreadsheets, use the information to drive equity, learning, and lasting change.
Recruitment & Retention One State’s Educator-Recruitment Campaign Has a Secret Weapon: Its Own TeachersGeorgia wants to change the public's view of teaching.
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Belonging has become an imperative for school and district leaders navigating attendance challenges, disengagement, and staff strain. Belonging is not abstract—actions to promote belonging are central to performance and culture.
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What happens when educators get the tools to turn student curiosity into action? See how one D.C. school partnered with CYBER.ORG to laun...
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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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Professional Development Opinion Here’s What Happens When You Let Students Run Your Teacher PDTeachers need more opportunities for experiential learning. That’s where students can come in.
School & District Management No More Fresh Fruits and Veggies: Schools Grapple With Loss of Federal FundingThe Local Food to Schools program, which was canceled by the Trump administration, helped schools get fresh, local produce.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Let DEI Practices Die. Replace Them With Something BetterIndividual student agency enabled by strong families and schools can lead students to success, writes a researcher.
Families & the Community What School Leaders Learned When They Talked to Families About AbsenteeismA district enlisted its community to find out why students were missing school and responded accordingly.
Professional Development What’s Happening to Federal Money for Teacher Training?Key federal teacher-training grants have been delayed for this year, and may be consolidated or eliminated in fiscal 2026.
School & District Management How Schools Think Their Legal Expenses Will Change Under TrumpThe first few months of the Trump administration have been like "drinking from a fire hose," an education attorney said.
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