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Budget & Finance
4 Ways States Could Reduce Property Taxes—And What It Means for Schools
Budgets beware: States are eyeing property-tax caps, exemptions, or eliminating them altogether.
School & District Management
Video
Meet the 2026 Superintendent of the Year
A Texas schools chief says his leadership is inspired by his own difficulties in school.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Want Kids to Have Better SEL Skills? Try Using Sports
In a panel discussion, district leaders and an expert discuss why sports is a great place to learn life skills.
School & District Management
How Parents Can Support Teachers In and Out of the Classroom
Online commenters say stronger parent partnerships can improve behavior and learning.
School & District Management
Heritage Foundation Targets Undocumented Students’ Access to Free Education
The conservative group put forward Project 2025, which has shaped Trump administration policy.
Recruitment & Retention
What Makes a Strong Teacher Hire? Here’s What School Leaders Say
Recruiters for K-12 districts told the EdWeek Research Center what they look for in educator applicants.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Q&A
Cellphones: The 'Most Formidable Adversary' Schools Have Ever Faced
The Spokane schools in Washington paired cellphone restrictions with expanded extracurricular activities.
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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- School & District Management What Principals Can Do So Teachers Don't Dread ObservationsPrincipals can make walkthroughs more palatable. Here's how.School & District Management Opinion This Time of Year, Principals Have Two Jobs. Here’s How to Ace Them BothHere are 4 tips on how to finish this school year strong—while preparing for the next.School & District Management Opinion When School Leaders Deliver Bad DirectivesOne of the upshots of issuing lame orders is breaking the trust of teachers, which may never be regained.School & District Management Opinion 3 Mistakes New Leaders Should AvoidDistricts are searching for aspiring leaders. What does it take to succeed in the role?Equity & Diversity What the Latest Civil Rights Data Show About Racial Disparities in SchoolsThe U.S. Department of Education released new data from 2021-22 covering students' access to STEM courses, school discipline, and more.Student Well-Being & Movement From Our Research Center What's Behind the Falloff in Social-Emotional Learning for TeensSurveys from the EdWeek Research Center find that districts' focus on SEL is back down to pre-pandemic levels.
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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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Science of Reading 3.0 is here! With contributions from 18+ top experts, we are widening the lens on literacy to advance the science of r...
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
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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.
- School & District Management Opinion Simone Biles Has a Lot to Teach Women Education LeadersThe Olympic gold medalist’s honesty about her own mental health concerns is a meaningful reminder to educators.Student Well-Being & Movement What Principals Can Do to Make Sure Students Feel Welcome at SchoolStudent anxiety and absenteeism are top of mind for principals as schools reopen.School Climate & Safety How Teachers Who Survived Columbine and Sandy Hook Helped Their Students RecoverTeachers who survived the Sandy Hook and Columbine shootings had to find a way to help their students process trauma.Professional Development Opinion A Guide for Faculty Meetings That Couldn’t Have Been an EmailWhat educators recommend for turning staff meetings from time-wasters to truly meaningful.Equity & Diversity What Happened When a State Banned Suspensions for Young StudentsA statewide ban on suspension for some learners successfully reduced its use—but some students were still disproportionately affected.Student Well-Being & Movement The False Narrative of a Youth Crime Surge: What Educators Should KnowThere's a prevailing narrative that youth crime is on the rise. The reality is more complicated, and it matters for schools.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota