Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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.
Student Well-Being & Movement
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 Achievement
Homework Assignments Less Common in High-Poverty Districts
An EdWeek Research Center survey examines out-of-school assignments by poverty level of the school system.
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.
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.
Student Well-Being & Movement 3 Driving Questions to Create a Sense of Belonging in SchoolsStudents who feel they belong in their school are more likely to show up and learn.
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.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About The Impact of Emotional Literacy on School Culture?
Answer 7 questions about the impact of emotional literacy.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on How Reading and Writing Fuel Each Other
This Spotlight will help you learn the benefits of tutoring on reading skills; identify how to build students’ reading stamina; and more.
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It's no secret that summer reading is critical to a child’s academic success and that educators play a pivotal role in driving learning outcomes
Artificial Intelligence
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About AI Readiness & Impact?
Answer 7 questions about AI readiness and impact.
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Recruitment & Retention Leader To Learn From How This HR Director Pushed for Pay Increases for TeachersTeachers are getting paid more in the Charleston, S.C. district—thanks in part to their champion in administration.
Equity & Diversity Q&A Keeping DEI Work Alive in a Hostile Political ClimateDiversity, equity, and inclusion remains a target for criticism and elimination. A DEI director is navigating his way through it.
Families & the Community Q&A Family Engagement Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All. Here’s How to Do It RightThis Kentucky district leader emphasizes meaningful family engagement training for educators.
Recruitment & Retention Q&A A Formula for Better Teacher Recruitment and RetentionHelping teachers advocate for themselves is key to success.
Families & the Community Leader To Learn From From Haircuts to Home Language, One District’s Approach to Family EngagementMiranda Scully takes an all-hands-on-deck approach to parent engagement in her Kentucky district.
Student Absenteeism Leader To Learn From One Leader’s Plan to Cut Chronic Absenteeism—One Student at a TimeNaomi Tolentino helps educators in Kansas City, Kan., support strong school attendance.
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