Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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.
Student Achievement
Homework Assignments Less Common in High-Poverty Districts
An EdWeek Research Center survey examines out-of-school assignments by poverty level of the school system.
Student Well-Being & Movement
School Counselors See Rising Trauma Linked to Immigration Enforcement
The 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 After
New 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 Say
How well an SEL program is implemented is critical for achieving the outcomes that research promises.
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.
Recruitment & Retention What the Research Says Teacher Shortages Are Improving—With Two Big ExceptionsNew job posting data suggests staffing support needs to be targeted at particular areas.
Student Well-Being & Movement As Measles Outbreak Grows, See How Your State's Vaccination Rate Stacks UpOutbreaks of once-eradicated diseases, like measles, are becoming more common and severe as childhood vaccination rates decline.
School & District Management Principals Make Nervous Appeals on Capitol Hill: Protect Our FundingOn Capitol Hill, school leaders advocated to sustain federal funding that helps the most vulnerable students in their schools.
School & District Management Download Downloadable: A Guide to Working With Community EducatorsBringing community members into school can build public support for learning, ignite student interest, and support teachers. Here's how.
School & District Management Congressional Budget Cuts Threaten Free School Meals for MillionsMore than 12 million children could lose access to federally subsidized free school meals if Congress changes program requirements.
Student Well-Being & Movement How One District Uses Sports to Teach SEL and Build Better TeammatesA California district turned to sports to help students build connections with each other and their school.
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Moving From Awareness to Engagement for Neurodiverse And Autistic Students
See how schools can better support neurodiverse and autistic students, addressing barriers, elevating strengths, and building more inclusive classrooms for all.
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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 Opinion You Need to Understand Culturally Responsive Teaching Before You Can Do ItToo often, teachers focus solely on the content. They need to move beyond that and get out of their comfort zones.
School & District Management Many Schools Have Lead in Their Drinking Water. What the Feds Are DoingA new federal rule cracks down on lead pipes in public water systems. But that focus is unlikely to have a limited effect in schools.
Equity & Diversity Opinion How Can Educators Strike a Healthy Balance on Diversity and Inclusion?DEI advocates and opponents both have good points—and both can go too far.
School & District Management Inside School Districts' Use of NDAs—and Why Legal Experts Warn CautionNondisclosure agreements can raise a number of legal considerations for districts.
Budget & Finance ‘Money Matters. Now What?’: How Districts Get More Funding for Poor StudentsTargeting more funding to students who are most in need has a measurable effect on their academic performance, according to new research.
School Climate & Safety Opinion How One Big City District Is Addressing the Middle East ConflictPartnerships are helping the Philadelphia schools better support all students and staff, writes Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr.
Director of Finance and Operations
Woodstock, Vermont
Director of Finance and Operations
Woodstock, Vermont
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota