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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See how one district is using AI to strengthen MTSS, reduce workload, and improve student support.
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.
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 HowTeachers 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 MattersNew report examines the challenges school counselors are facing and how to address them.
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.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Understand The School Boards’ Role in K-12 Purchasing?
Vendors often underestimate how—and when—school boards shape deals. This quiz unpacks what you really need to know.
Families & the Community
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Building Strong School & Home Connections?
Answer 7 questions about building strong family and school connections.
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Answer 7 questions about students' relationships with mathematics.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on MTSS: Pathways to Achievement
This Spotlight will help you explore effective MTSS implementation and strategies for supporting struggling learners.
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Families & the Community How Public Schools Can Defend Their Work—Without Tripping Into Political DebatesSchools should use clear messaging to connect with parents and communities, researchers recommend.
Student Well-Being & Movement Social-Emotional Learning Linked to Higher Math and Reading Test ScoresA Yale study finds that explicitly teaching students SEL skills can have big academic payoffs.
Families & the Community Opinion 'Constant Anxiety': What a Chicago Teacher Witnesses as ICE SwarmsWhat federal immigration agents are doing in Chicago doesn't look like democracy, an educator says.
Student Well-Being & Movement Kids’ Social Media Use Linked to Lower Reading and Memory Scores, Study SuggestsWhile the differences in scores are subtle, researchers say it could add up in the long term.
Student Well-Being & Movement Parents Want After-School Programs, But Demand Far Outpaces SupplyParents value the programs, but low- and middle-income families especially struggle to secure places.
School Climate & Safety Download How to Use School Security Cameras Effectively: 5 Tips (DOWNLOADABLE)Smart, thoughtful use of security cameras can help bolster the safety of schools, experts say.
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