Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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 How
Teachers 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 Matters
New report examines the challenges school counselors are facing and how to address them.
School & District Management
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.
Recruitment & Retention
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Ease the Teacher-Hiring Process with AI (Downloadable)
Clear criteria and privacy protections are critical when using technology to smooth the hiring process.
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.
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.
Student Well-Being & Movement Parents and Kids Feel Shut Out of Policymaking. What Schools Should KnowNew survey reveals parents and kids want more voice in government decisions.
School & District Management Opinion ‘This Isn’t Working’: Educators Share Unsolicited Advice for District LeadersHow can superintendents improve student outcomes—without micromanaging teachers?
School & District Management Opinion We’re Not Preparing Principals for the Real Job of School LeadershipA shocking amount of school leadership is not about students. It is about adults.
School Climate & Safety States Push AI Weapons Detection as Part of School SafetyThree states are considering whether to require weapons-detection systems at school entrances.
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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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.
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.
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