Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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.
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.
Recruitment & Retention
AI Is Changing Teacher Hiring. Here’s How
Teachers may not be aware that AI underpins both commercial and DIY hiring systems, raising concerns.
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.
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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How should districts govern AI in schools? Learn practical strategies for policies, safety, transparency, as well as responsible adoption.
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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
From Decoding to Growth: Every Student’s Journey Forward
This Spotlight highlights what students need to become confident and capable readers, starting with a strong foundation in decoding.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Creating Safe Havens: Confronting Digital Threats and Supporting Student Well-Being
This Spotlight explores how creating safe havens and confronting digital threats supports student and staff well-being.
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How can we ensure students are truly learning and expressing their own understanding, not just outsourcing their thinking to AI?
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Unlocking Potential: Building Resilience and Support for Students with Dyslexia
This Spotlight examines dyslexia, the need for social-emotional support, the value of early screening, and the key role teachers and schools play.
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School & District Management Opinion I Was a Turnaround Principal. Here’s How You Change School CultureThere are three questions that school leaders should ask themselves every day.
School & District Management Politics, Funding Threaten Schools' Focus on Student Learning, Leaders SayWhat two district leaders say has helped them and district staff focused on teaching and caring for kids.
Student Absenteeism Should Kids Miss School for Vacation? Parents Say Yes, Teachers Aren't So SureParents seem increasingly comfortable pulling their children out of school for vacations, educators say.
Equity & Diversity Opinion 'Am I Doing Enough?': Chicago Teachers Share Their Heartache Over ICE RaidsTeachers in Latino areas describe the trauma and economic disruption federal raids are causing.
School Climate & Safety Opinion Behavioral Threat Assessment: A Guide for Educators and Leaders (Downloadable)Two specialists explain the best course to prevent school violence.
School & District Management Opinion Lessons From a 'Vetted' Superintendent's Fall From GraceThe temptation to chase the "new new thing" has big costs for schooling.
Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction
State College, PA, US
Finance Director
Los Gatos, California
Human Resources Director
Los Gatos, California
Superintendent of Schools
Prince Georges County, Maryland