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.
Student Well-Being & Movement Federal Efforts Have Curbed Teen Vaping. Will the Recent Cuts Change That?Efforts to curtail youth vaping may be in peril after dramatic federal staffing cuts.
School & District Management Research Is Shedding New Light on Superintendents to Help Them SucceedAn emerging body of research examining the leaders of the nation's 13,000 school districts is yielding actionable insights.
Student Well-Being & Movement Video What’s Behind the Political Criticisms of Social-Emotional Learning?The Trump administration says SEL is being used to veil discrimination. What does that mean for schools?
School & District Management Opinion You Shouldn’t Have to Sacrifice Your Health to Be a Good School LeaderFar too many principals suffer from trying to carry a crushing responsibility alone. I was one of them.
School & District Management What These New Principals Did to Get the Hang of Being in ChargeThree new principals share their tips to tackle the tricky first year on the job.
Student Well-Being & Movement Video The First Rule of SEL for Older Students? Don’t Be BoringMiddle and high schoolers are a much tougher audience for social-emotional-learning lessons.
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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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Student Well-Being & Movement The Influential Allies These Schools Are Enlisting to Boost AttendanceA newly formed group of school districts will rely on the help of their communities to craft absence-fighting strategies.
School Climate & Safety Student Pronoun Policies Put Teachers in a Tough SpotTeachers have to navigate policies that require them to inform parents when students request the use of different pronouns.
Student Achievement Opinion A Brief History of Grading—and What That Means for Schools TodayModern grading emerged at the turn of the 20th century and may be ripe for a rethink.
School Climate & Safety Rising Reports of School Violence Are Pushing Teachers to Want to QuitEducators are being met with violence and aggression from various sources, and it's causing them to consider leaving the profession.
School & District Management How Principals Can Resolve Heated Conflicts With Parents and TeachersThree tips for school leaders to manage complicated and emotional disagreements.
Student Well-Being & Movement Teens Are Looking for Mental Health Support Online. What That Means for SchoolsYoung people are turning to websites, social media, and apps for mental health support.
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