Research
Education news, analysis, and opinion about research about education
The State of Teaching, 2026
New national data on the teaching profession, vivid reporting from classrooms, and resources to help support this essential profession.
Professional Development
K-12 Essentials Forum
Getting Professional Development to Stick
Join this free virtual event to explore best practices, funding, format, and timing for teacher and principal PD.
College & Workforce Readiness
Webinar
Data-Driven and District-Ready: What EdWeek Research Tells Us About the CTE Market
Discover how to sharpen your positioning in a fast-moving market of CTE with actionable strategies grounded in EdWeek Research Center data.
School & District Management
Q&A
Why Principals Are Key to Solving Schools’ Biggest Problems
Improving school leaders can improve schools. Why aren’t states making the connection?
School & District Management
From Our Research Center
Schools Saw Rising Student Anxiety From Immigration Enforcement in 2025-26
New national survey data from this spring found increased absences due to immigration enforcement.
Families & the Community
Q&A
How Parents See Students' Social Media Habits: Why it Matters for Educators
The Pew Research Center shows parents have increasing concern over their teens' social media usage.
Student Absenteeism
What Makes Some Schools Better at Building Attendance? There's No Silver Bullet
"Deep" family engagement to boost attendance is promising, but schools must address the problem holistically.
Student Achievement
Are U.S. Schools in Decline? Two Researchers Question That Narrative
They looked at a range of indicators that complicate the narrative of an education system in decline.
Artificial Intelligence
Teachers Say Lack of AI Guidance Is a Major Problem
Most teachers say they have not received formal guidance on how to use AI tools in their work.
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion
4 Questions We Must Answer Before Bringing AI Into the Classroom
Student learning should be the primary criterion for if and when AI belongs in K-12 schools.
Teaching
From Our Research Center
Why Teachers Still Assign Homework
An EdWeek Research Center survey finds that educators see homework as building students' knowledge—and responsibility.
Teaching Profession
How Powerful Are Teachers’ Unions? It Depends on the State
Teachers unions face challengers for policy influence as new state-level organizations emerge, adding additional voices to education debates.
School Climate & Safety
From Our Research Center
See Which Safety Technologies Schools Are Betting On
An EdWeek Research Center Survey finds that schools are investing in detection and AI-powered cameras.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Mental Health Apps for Students Are Growing. Here's What Schools Need to Know
A new report issues caveats and warnings about AI-driven mental health apps.
Federal
Opinion
How the Institute of Education Sciences Could Better Serve Schools
“It’s been all over the place,” explains the scholar tasked with reimagining IES.