Leadership
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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.
School & District Management
Principal Turnover Went Down in This State. But That’s Not the End of the Story
North Carolina lowered its principal attrition rate. Those who stay report working conditions haven’t changed.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Jury Finds Meta Platforms Harm Children. Why School Districts Are Eyeing This Verdict
A trial scheduled for this summer pits school districts against social media companies.
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.
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.
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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- Student Well-Being & Movement Teachers Keep the Lessons of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' Alive in the ClassroomTeachers say Fred Rogers' work has informed how they weave together academic and SEL lessons.Student Absenteeism Schools Made Steady Progress Boosting Attendance With This Strategy ChangeThe timing and tenor of communication with families matter, according to a new analysis.School & District Management Opinion 'When Are You Coming to Read to Our Class?': How a Principal Makes Time for JoyWhen this elementary school leader began scheduling read-alouds, he noticed an immediate change.Student Well-Being & Movement Do Book Bans Protect Students, or Silence Needed Conversations?When schools ban books that contain sensitive topics, is it the right move?School & District Management Opinion 5 Things That HR Directors Wish Teachers KnewHere's how you can get the most out of your school's human resources office.Families & the Community Schools Named for César Chavez Face Renaming Debates After Assault AllegationsDozens of schools named for the labor leader are weighing how to respond to new allegations.
Personalized Learning
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Competency-Based Knowledge Building?
Answer 7 questions about the competency-based knowledge building model.
Artificial Intelligence
Spotlight
Spotlight on AI-Driven Education: Strategies for Enhancing Teaching and Learning
This Spotlight will help you explore how AI can enhance teaching and learning, address responsible implementation, and more.
Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Effective Strategies for Higher Math Scores in K-8
This Spotlight will help you explore effective strategies for improving math instruction and enhancing student achievement.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Cultivating Student Engagement in Reading?
Answer 7 questions about cultivating student engagement in reading.
- Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says Don't 86 the Six-Seven: Those Annoying Kid Trends Actually Have a PurposeChildren's culture can seem bizarre, but these fads can boost their social development.School & District Management A Principal Publicly Thanked Each Staff Member. Here’s What HappenedEach November, this principal personally thanks every employee, from teachers to cafeteria workers.Student Well-Being & Movement From Our Research Center Do Students Get Enough Recess? What Teachers ThinkThe EdWeek Research Center surveyed teachers about how much recess their students need, and get.Student Achievement What the Research Says Why Hasn't Tutoring Been More Effective?Recent studies of tutoring programs show small or no effects. Why?School & District Management Where School Enrollment Is Declining the Most: What New Research ShowsA new analysis finds enrollment declines are more pronounced in certain types of districts.School & District Management Opinion The Difference Between 'Solving a Problem' and 'Changing Patterns' in SchoolsAdvice on getting new habits to stick.
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