Leadership
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Student Absenteeism
The Lesson Schools Can Learn From Student-Athletes' Attendance Data
A new study has some insights for schools as they struggle to cut chronic absenteeism.
School & District Management
Opinion
Formative Assessments Aren’t Just ‘Teacher Work.’ Principals Need to Care, Too
Teachers and leaders often find themselves on different pages when it comes to student progress.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Then & Now
Schools and 'Family Values': A Reboot of a Familiar Debate
The "success sequence" is the latest in a long line of proposals to have schools take up responsible decisionmaking.
School & District Management
'Tiptoe and Be Delicate’: How Educators Are Cautiously Broaching the Iran War
Despite the volatility of the topic, classroom discussions of the conflict in Iran have been relatively muted.
Student Achievement
Opinion
Should Teachers Offer Extra Credit? Yea or Nay?
Educators discuss whether extra credit warps grading or reinforces skills students will use later.
School & District Management
How 4 Principals Use Student Voice to Improve School Culture
Principals share how to ensure students are true partners in shaping their schools.
School Climate & Safety
Q&A
Restorative Practices Aren't Consequence-Free, Says a Student Discipline Expert
Consistent consequences are important to managing student behavior, says the author of a new book on discipline.
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.
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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.
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Learn how one district turned Portrait of a Learner into an aligned, systemwide practice that sticks.
- Recruitment & Retention Dozens of Teacher Pathways Fuel This District’s Talent PipelineA California district's homegrown teacher pathways work to secure a stable, well-trained teaching force.School & District Management Many Assistant Principals Aren’t Seeking Promotion. Here’s WhyThe assistant principalship isn’t just a stepping stone to the top job in a school.School Climate & Safety This Key Factor Helps Students Feel Safe at SchoolStudents who believe educators take their safety concerns seriously are more likely to feel safe.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Is Your School’s SEL Strategy Working? The Questions Every Educator Should AskThe evidence for social and emotional learning is strong, but the field is messy.Student Achievement These Districts Turned Summer School Into an Inviting Destination for StudentsCommunity partnerships helped with scheduling challenges. Themed programs heightened student interest.Student Well-Being & Movement School Counselors See Rising Trauma Linked to Immigration EnforcementThe school staff whose job it is to support students say they see major signs of emotional distress.
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College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through Real-World Learning
This Spotlight highlights a growing shift toward career-connected learning, which blends academic content with real-world applications.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Prevention Over Remediation: The Role of Strong Tier 1 Instruction in MTSS
This Spotlight highlights how effective Tier 1 instruction in grades K–5 can improve literacy and math outcomes.
- 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.School & District Management ‘Would You Protect Me?' Educators Weigh What to Do If ICE Detained a StudentEducators say they favor a district response to immigration enforcement over individual action.School & District Management Would Educators Advocate for a Student Who Was Detained by ICE? See New DataMany educators said their school or district should advocate for a student's release, a survey found.
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