Leadership
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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 Classroom
Online commenters say stronger parent partnerships can improve behavior and learning.
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.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Millions of Students Attend Schools Near Toxic Sites, a New Study Shows
The 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 Joy
The work may not change, but your perspective can.
Student Well-Being & Movement
3 Driving Questions to Create a Sense of Belonging in Schools
Students 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 Referees
If teachers are forced into being referees, they can't fill that role properly or coach well, either.
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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Belonging isn’t a slogan—it’s a leadership strategy. Learn what research shows actually works to improve attendance, culture, and learning.
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Learn how leadership teams can increase alignment and evaluate every program, practice, and purchase against a clear strategic plan.
Budget & Finance 4 Ways States Could Reduce Property Taxes—And What It Means for SchoolsBudgets beware: States are eyeing property-tax caps, exemptions, or eliminating them altogether.
School & District Management Video Meet the 2026 Superintendent of the YearA 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 SportsIn a panel discussion, district leaders and an expert discuss why sports is a great place to learn life skills.
School & District Management Simulations Aim to Prepare Superintendents to Handle Political ControversiesThe exercises, delivered virtually or in-person, can help district leaders role-play volatile discussions.
Professional Development Three Ways Principals Are Reinventing Professional DevelopmentGive teachers more ownership over their learning, say principals.
Equity & Diversity Obituary Jesse Jackson, Advocate for Equitable K-12 Funding and Curbing Youth Violence, Has Died at 84The reverend and long-time civil rights advocate was a two-time presidential candidate.
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Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Student and Staff Well-being
This Spotlight will help you explore the benefits of school mental health services, examine data on staff’s job-related stress, and more.
Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Closing the Math Achievement Gap
This Spotlight will help you learn how to support students suffering from math anxiety, gain insights into early math supports, and more.
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It’s important to teach kids about cybersecurity. Here’s how to make it fun & easy to understand.
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Recruitment & Retention From Our Research Center Federal Changes Have Some Educators Rethinking Whether to Stay in Their JobsA new survey shows potential spillover effects in school districts from a uniquely volatile federal policy environment.
School Climate & Safety From Our Research Center Security Cameras Are Everywhere in Schools. Do They Work?The effectiveness of security camera systems is often compromised by lack of investment in upkeep and training.
School & District Management ICE Detains Superintendent of Iowa’s Largest School DistrictImmigration officers detained the Des Moines, Iowa public schools superintendent, officials said.
Student Well-Being & Movement Download Recess Can Boost Student Learning. 9 Ways to Make It Matter (DOWNLOADABLE)All kids benefit from regular, positive recess experiences. These steps can make it happen.
School & District Management Former U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to Teach at YaleThe secretary who served under President Joe Biden will serve as a faculty fellow for the 2025-26 academic year.
Equity & Diversity Letter to the Editor Let DEI Thrive: How Agency and Belonging Flourish in Identity Safe SpacesWe can’t afford to let go of diversity, equity, and inclusion, writes an author and educator.
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