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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
School Counselors See Rising Trauma Linked to Immigration Enforcement
The school staff whose job it is to support students say they see major signs of emotional distress.
Student Achievement
The Case for Reading Tutoring Before 3rd Grade, Not After
New research suggests virtual tutoring can boost literacy learning before kids begin to struggle.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Looking for SEL's Benefits? Good Implementation Is Key, Experts Say
How well an SEL program is implemented is critical for achieving the outcomes that research promises.
Families & the Community
How K-12 Parents Feel About Immigration Enforcement Near Schools
The latest national poll found most parnets opposing ICE enforcement at or near schools.
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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- Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Why a Good School Needs Both Coaches and RefereesIf teachers are forced into being referees, they can't fill that role properly or coach well, either.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 ClassroomOnline commenters say stronger parent partnerships can improve behavior and learning.Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A Cellphones: The 'Most Formidable Adversary' Schools Have Ever FacedThe Spokane schools in Washington paired cellphone restrictions with expanded extracurricular activities.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.
Professional Development
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Spotlight on Professional Development
This Spotlight will empower you with insights and advice for turning challenges into opportunities for professional development, and more.
Student Achievement
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Spotlight on Tutoring
This Spotlight will help you understand tutoring as an academic recovery tool, discover how districts can expand tutoring access, and more.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on SEL for Students
This Spotlight will empower you with guidance on SEL skills for healthy digital lives, tips for responding to pushback over SEL, and more.
Recruitment & Retention
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Spotlight on Staffing Challenges
This Spotlight will help you see how one principal dodged the staffing shortage, look at ways to build a healthier school culture, and more.
- Families & the Community Moms for Liberty Has a 'University.' What Is It Teaching?In 2025, the prominent conservative group Moms for Liberty launched Moms for Liberty University, or M4LU.School & District Management Q&A The Skills Education Leaders Need to Meet the MomentNatasha Trivers, CEO of Democracy Prep Public Schools, will be the next leader of the Broad Center at the Yale School of Management.School & District Management Quiz Quiz: Do You Know How Much Time Students Spend Learning at School?Answer four true-or-false questions to see how much you know about the amount of time U.S. students spend in school and learning.School & District Management Work or Play? How Principals Are Spending Spring BreakSome principals are catching up on TV and traveling, while others are preparing for the last stretch of the school year.Student Well-Being & Movement Video How Urban Schools Bring Lessons to Life Through GardeningSchool gardens can connect classroom lessons with the wider world while offering lifelong learnings for students.Student Well-Being & Movement Interactive Tips for Turning a School Garden Into a Rich Learning OpportunitySchool gardens boost learning by blending academics with hands-on skills like SEL, finance, and community involvement.
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