Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Professional Development
Teachers Like It. Research Is Promising. Is This the Solution to Teacher PD?
A GAO report finds that teachers like collaborative teaching—and it has some preliminary research support too.
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
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.
Recruitment & Retention
Download
Ease the Teacher-Hiring Process with AI (Downloadable)
Clear criteria and privacy protections are critical when using technology to smooth the hiring process.
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 Not Every Assistant Principal Wants the Top Job: 5 Views From the FieldPromotions are welcome. But assistant principals don’t plan their lives around it.School & District Management Superintendents Increasingly Report Economic Pressures on Their DistrictsNevertheless, 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 KnowNew 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 LeadersHow can superintendents improve student outcomes—without micromanaging teachers?School & District Management Opinion We’re Not Preparing Principals for the Real Job of School LeadershipA shocking amount of school leadership is not about students. It is about adults.School Climate & Safety States Push AI Weapons Detection as Part of School SafetyThree states are considering whether to require weapons-detection systems at school entrances.
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.
- Families & the Community Text, Email, App, or Paper Note? How Teachers Like to Communicate With ParentsEducators have different experiences with what works best to keep in touch.Recruitment & Retention Opinion How to Stop Hemorrhaging Teachers From the ProfessionEven as some teachers seek other careers, school leaders can stem the flow.Student Achievement When ICE Arrests Rise, Student Test Scores Fall, New Study SuggestsThe working paper focused on a Florida district where both foreign-born and U.S. born students saw test scores drop.Families & the Community Q&A What the Lapse in SNAP Funding Shows About the Role of SchoolsAn emergency fund will help school coordinators with students' needs during the government shutdown.School Climate & Safety Opinion Handcuffed for Eating Doritos: Schools Shouldn’t Be Test Sites for AI ‘Security’A teen was detained at gunpoint after an error by his school’s security tool. Consider it a warning.Student Absenteeism The Surprising Factor That Makes Absenteeism Interventions More SuccessfulSchools are communicating more with parents about their kids' attendance. When they do it matters.
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