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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Discover practical strategies to redefine career readiness in K–12 and move beyond credentials to develop true capability and character.
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.
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Answer 7 questions about students' relationships with mathematics.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Adolescent Intervention
This Spotlight will help you explore effective interventions to address learning gaps, support literacy development, and more.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on CTE and Beyond: Expanding Opportunities for Students
This Spotlight will help you explore innovative approaches to CTE, real-world learning experiences, and more.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Literacy Intervention?
Answer 7 questions about literacy interventions.
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Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion This School Year, Prioritize Youth Mental Health. Here’s HowEspecially in rural areas, there's a critical shortage of child mental health care providers.
Recruitment & Retention What the Research Says These Maps Reveal Gaps in Special Education, English-Learner Teacher SupplyLong-term teacher shortages for these growing populations demand new solutions to rebuild pipelines.
School & District Management Iowa Superintendent Ian Roberts Arrested by ICE: What We Know So FarIan Roberts resigned as superintendent of the Des Moines district on Sept. 30, after he was arrested by ICE.
Recruitment & Retention Behind the Push to Exempt International Teachers from a New $100,000 Visa FeeLawmakers are pressing to exempt international teachers from a new $100,000 visa fee.
School & District Management Opinion There's a Generational Difference in How Teachers Use CellphonesMistaking this as generational fragility or resistance to professionalism is an oversimplification.
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.
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