Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
School & District Management
Explainer
The 4-Day School Week: What Research Shows About the Alternative Schedule
More schools have shifted to the four-day week. How common is it? Does it save money and attract teachers?
Recruitment & Retention
What the Research Says
This State Invested in Helping High Schoolers Become Teachers. Did It Work?
The decade-old program significantly boosted the pipeline of diverse new educators.
School & District Management
What's Your Educator Wellness Score? Here's How to Find Out
We curated a fun way for you to take care of yourself as you worry about students, colleagues, and your school.
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.
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 decision-making.
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.
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Student Well-Being & Movement Millions of Students Attend Schools Near Toxic Sites, a New Study ShowsThe 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 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.
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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.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on How Schools Can Elevate Their CTE Offerings
CTE is evolving to meet the demands of a high-tech economy by including AI literacy, advanced technical skills, and real-world experience.
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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.
Student Well-Being & Movement Video How One District Made Pickleball an Inclusive Varsity SportKids with IEP and 504 plans play alongside their peers on one district's varsity pickleball team.
School Climate & Safety New York City Is the Latest to Deploy Panic Buttons in SchoolsThe nation's largest district is the latest to adopt emergency alert technology.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion SEL Doesn't Need a Rebrand. It Needs Something ElseEveryone in K-12 plays a role in ensuring social-emotional learning prospers, says Marc Brackett.
Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction
State College, PA, US
Executive Director
92026, Escondido
Chief of Schools
Fairfax County, Virginia