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Strict Screen-Time Limits? Pediatricians Make Case for Flexibility
A pediatrician who helped craft new screen-time guidelines explains why flexibility matters.
Recruitment & Retention
From Our Research Center
Want to Recruit Teachers? Restrict Student Cellphone Use During School
Many school districts now limit student cellphone use during school hours.
School & District Management
Can Student Influencers Woo Classmates to This District?
A district hopes that student influencers can bring a more authentic voice to its marketing push.
Student Well-Being & Movement
What SEL Can Do to Help Kids Manage Their Online Lives
It's important to show students how social media can be helpful and harmful.
Student Well-Being & Movement
From Our Research Center
6 Reasons Teachers Don’t Feel Equipped to Teach SEL
Lack of time and limited resources make it hard for teachers to emphasize social-emotional skills.
School & District Management
Opinion
How Teachers Can Get the Most Out of Their HR Office (Downloadable)
Here’s what your school district’s human resources staff can and can’t do for you.
Student Well-Being & Movement
40 Minutes of Recess Is Now the Law in This State
Elementary schools will have to provide 40 minutes of recess, after years of declining time nationwide.
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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Regional K-12 Virtual Career Fair: DMV
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
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AI use is expanding in schools. Learn how district leaders can move from experimentation to coordinated, systemwide impact.
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How can schools build resilient, confident students? Join education leaders to explore new strategies for leadership and well-being.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion A School Leader's Guide for Countering the ManosphereResearcher Marc Brackett shares strategies to counter radicalization before it takes root.
Student Well-Being & Movement Student Gambling Is on the Rise. That Puts Schools on AlertA prominent high school athletic association has launched a course to help schools identify and combat the risks of sports betting.
Student Well-Being & Movement Video Female Athletes' Physical and Mental Struggle to Recover From Torn ACLsFor many female athletes who tear their anterior cruciate ligaments, the arduous hours spent recovering through physical therapy are only part of the battle.
Student Well-Being & Movement For Young Female Athletes, the Damage From ACL Tears Goes Well Beyond the PhysicalTeenage girls are more prone to ACL tears, and the injuries can upend their mental health and academic achievement.
Student Well-Being & Movement What Do Students Need From Sex Ed.? Would New Proposals Help?With federal sex education grants in peril, an Iowa sex educator says student needs have changed.
School & District Management ‘We’ve Got to Do It With Love’: How This Principal of the Year Fosters BelongingSonia Ruiz has been named the 2026 Middle School Principal of the Year.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Helping Struggling Students Get Back on Track?
Too many students struggle with reading. Test your knowledge of what works—and discover strategies to help them get back on track.
Science
Spotlight
Spotlight on STEM That Sticks: How Schools Spark Curiosity and Build Future Skills
Find out how schools are cultivating enthusiasm for STEM learning through family STEM nights, low-cost innovations, and more!
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This important white paper from Dr. Stacie Chana outlines the urgent need for a road map to help educators lead this technological shift ...
Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on the Athletic Advantage: How Districts Are Turning School Sports Into Community Assets
Find out how you can improve student engagement, belonging, and mental health through inclusive sports programs, esports, and gaming.
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School Climate & Safety School Buses Should Have Alcohol Detection to Prevent Drunken Driving, NTSB SaysThe push follows a West Virginia crash that forced a student to have his leg amputated.
School Climate & Safety Steps to Follow for a Smooth, Successful, and Safe Graduation CeremonyGraduation ceremonies pose unique logistical challenges for school districts. Preparation is key.
School & District Management 'We’re Going Grassroots': How a Principal of the Year Is Boosting AP EnrollmentJason Johnson, the high school principal of the year, wants every student to succeed.
Families & the Community Opinion 'Easy, Positive, and Judgment Free.' How Families Can Support Their ChildrenEducators share their best advice for working with parents and guardians on student learning.
School & District Management Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year Is Tackling Student AnxietyHow William Toungette created a supportive school environment.
School & District Management High School Assistant Principal of the Year Focuses on Equity, Student BehaviorAmanda Jamerson focused on addressing student discipline.
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