Leadership
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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.
Families & the Community
How Parents Can Support Teachers In and Out of the Classroom
Online commenters say stronger parent partnerships can improve behavior and learning.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Q&A
Cellphones: The 'Most Formidable Adversary' Schools Have Ever Faced
The Spokane schools in Washington paired cellphone restrictions with expanded extracurricular activities.
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.
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.
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 School Leaders Look Out for Students as Trump Steps Up Immigration EnforcementExperts say there are steps schools can take to proactively address mental health concerns stemming from ramped-up immigration enforcement.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion After 57 Years in Education, Here’s How I’ve Learned to Build CommunityHere are my favorite rituals for creating a positive classroom climate.
Families & the Community Moms for Liberty Has a 'University.' What Is It Teaching?In 2025, the prominent conservative group Moms for Liberty launched Moms for Liberty University, or M4LU.
School & District Management Q&A The Skills Education Leaders Need to Meet the MomentNatasha Trivers, CEO of Democracy Prep Public Schools, will be the next leader of the Broad Center at the Yale School of Management.
School & District Management Quiz Quiz: Do You Know How Much Time Students Spend Learning at School?Answer four true-or-false questions to see how much you know about the amount of time U.S. students spend in school and learning.
School & District Management Work or Play? How Principals Are Spending Spring BreakSome principals are catching up on TV and traveling, while others are preparing for the last stretch of the school year.
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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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Equity & Diversity How Students Say School Policies That Target LGBTQ+ Youth Affect ThemAnti-LGBTQ+ policies can hurt students' mental health and raise their suicide risk, but a supportive adult in schools can help.
School & District Management Most Americans Oppose Book Restrictions, Trust Local Schools' JudgmentOpinions on school book restrictions vary by political affiliation and family status.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Equity and Equality Aren't the Same Thing. What Does That Look Like in Education?Every learner is different, so it's not going to be beneficial to give every student the same support.
Student Well-Being & Movement Do Students Think What They're Learning Matters?A new survey of members of Gen Z reveals a divide in how students feel about the future depending on their post-secondary plans.
Professional Development Video The PD Teachers Want: 'Why Can’t We Be Doing This All the Time?'This district leader is creating engaging professional development for teachers using escape rooms and other immersive adventures.
Student Well-Being & Movement Making the Transition to Middle School BetterExperts offer strategies for easing the transition to middle school and helping students find success.
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