Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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
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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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Discover the latest dyscalculia research insights, state-level policy trends, and classroom strategies to make math more accessible for all.
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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.
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.
School & District Management What School Leaders Should Do When Parents Are Detained (DOWNLOADABLE)School leaders are increasingly in need of guidance due to heightened immigration enforcement.
School & District Management Opinion Why Bad Bunny’s Half-Time Performance Was a Case Study for School LeadershipThe megastar’s show was an invitation in a challenging moment. Did you catch it?
School & District Management Texas Leader Named Superintendent of the YearThe 2026 superintendent of the year has led his district through rapid growth amid a local housing boom.
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.
College & Workforce Readiness
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Career & Technical Education?
Answer 7 questions about Career & Technical Education.
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For nearly a century, the iconic Scripps National Spelling Bee has inspired a love of learning in students across the country and around the world
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School & District Management Opinion 3 Simple Ways to Celebrate the Great Work Happening in Your SchoolThis principal is trying to tap into intrinsic motivators rather than just bringing another box of donuts.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Why Charlie Kirk Was an Icon to So Many BoysThe 31-year-old firebrand offered something different to many who feel adrift.
School Climate & Safety Download Student Safety: Everything You Need to Know About Heat StrokeAs summer heat waves stretch later into fall—and with higher temperatures arriving earlier in spring—protecting student-athletes from heat-related illnesses has become a year-round concern.
Student Achievement High-Dosage Tutoring for 100K Kids: How a District Settled a Learning Loss CaseThe nation's second-largest district agreed to tutoring and other measures to settle a case brought by parents during the pandemic.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion What RFK Jr. Is Getting Wrong About ADHDWe research neurodiversity. Here’s what educators should know about Make America Healthy Again misinformation.
Student Well-Being & Movement Video One Small Change Helped This Football Team Prevent Heat InjuriesDehydration and heat stroke are serious concerns for high schools and their athletics programs.
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