Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
School & District Management
Opinion
‘This Isn’t Working’: Educators Share Unsolicited Advice for District Leaders
How can superintendents improve student outcomes—without micromanaging teachers?
School & District Management
Opinion
We’re Not Preparing Principals for the Real Job of School Leadership
A shocking amount of school leadership is not about students. It is about adults.
School Climate & Safety
States Push AI Weapons Detection as Part of School Safety
Three states are considering whether to require weapons-detection systems at school entrances.
Student Well-Being & Movement
School Counselors’ Jobs Are Misunderstood. Why It Matters
New report examines the challenges school counselors are facing and how to address them.
School & District Management
Not Every Assistant Principal Wants the Top Job: 5 Views From the Field
Promotions are welcome. But assistant principals don’t plan their lives around it.
School & District Management
Superintendents Increasingly Report Economic Pressures on Their Districts
Nevertheless, most superintendents hope to remain in their current roles next year, a new survey finds.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Parents and Kids Feel Shut Out of Policymaking. What Schools Should Know
New survey reveals parents and kids want more voice in government decisions.
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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The Science of Reading transformed K-3 literacy. Now it's time to extend that focus to students in grades 6 through 12.
Jobs
Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
School & District Management Opinion The One Word That Educators Can Use to Reclaim Their JoyThe work may not change, but your perspective can.
Student Well-Being & Movement 3 Driving Questions to Create a Sense of Belonging in SchoolsStudents 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 RefereesIf 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.
Families & the Community How Parents Can Support Teachers In and Out of the ClassroomOnline commenters say stronger parent partnerships can improve behavior and learning.
Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A Cellphones: The 'Most Formidable Adversary' Schools Have Ever FacedThe Spokane schools in Washington paired cellphone restrictions with expanded extracurricular activities.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on the Early Learning Success: Literacy and Math Foundations
This Spotlight will help you explore phonemic awareness instruction, developing math fluency through problem-solving, and more.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the Science of Reading?
Answer 7 questions about the science of reading.
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Answer 7 questions about improving professional development for educators.
Classroom Technology
Spotlight
Spotlight on EdTech
This Spotlight will help you learn how to teach digital literacy skills, evaluate edtech tools effectively, and more.
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Professional Development What It Looks Like to Put Teachers in Charge of Their Own PDTeachers say they want more choice in their professional learning. One principal found a solution.
School & District Management How These School Leaders Stop the Distractions That Steal Learning TimeCellphones "are a huge time waster," said one principal.
School & District Management Opinion 11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026We asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.
School & District Management Zohran Mamdani Reverses Course on Mayoral Control Over NYC SchoolsNew York City's new mayor promised during his campaign to end mayoral control of the city's schools.
School Climate & Safety Tracker School Shootings This Year: How Many and WhereEducation Week is tracking K-12 school shootings in 2026 with injuries or deaths. See the number of incidents and where they occurred.
Budget & Finance From Our Research Center Crafting a Better Budget: How District and School Leaders Try to Avoid Short-Term ThinkingThe EdWeek Research Center surveyed K-12 leaders on tactics to make spending plans strategic and smart.
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