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School & District Management
Opinion
Embrace the Struggle: How I Find Joy as an Educator
Many of the most meaningful moments in my career started with a difficult conversation.
Recruitment & Retention
Layoff Warnings Hit Thousands of School Employees
Seven of the nation's 10 largest districts are looking to cut staff as pandemic-era funding runs out and enrollment keeps falling.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Q&A
'The Most Authentic English Class I've Ever Taught'
Emily Torres said the class has been the most meaningful teaching experience of her career.
Families & the Community
As ICE Activity Rises, Schools Focus on Family Support
Since 2025, school districts have quickly adapted to shifting effects from federal immigration enforcement.
School & District Management
Carvalho Resigns as L.A. Unified Superintendent Amid Federal Investigation
Alberto Carvalho has been under FBI investigation for four months after a failed AI chatbot venture.
Student Well-Being & Movement
'Anxious Generation' Author Jonathan Haidt and Others Tackle Tech Overuse
An EdWeek forum explored creative solutions to encourage students to move away from screens and devices.
Recruitment & Retention
Why Teachers Say They Leave the Profession—Or Say They Want to Quit
Here are some of the reasons listed in response to EdWeek questions on social media.
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 most valuable CTE happens off campus. For too many students, transportation is the barrier that keeps opportunity out of reach.
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What happens before day one matters. Discover how districts are improving the new hire experience.
Teaching Profession
K-12 Essentials Forum
Supporting the New K-12 Workforce: What Teachers Need to Stay at School
Join this free virtual event to discover what teachers say they need to feel supported to stay in classrooms for the long haul.
Student Well-Being & Movement Inside a School Where Creative Writing Helps Teens Cope With TraumaStudents in a class taught by Emily Torres have significant trauma, mental health challenges, or both.
Student Achievement Opinion Teen Math and Reading Scores Prove It: We Have a Middle School ProblemYounger students show signs of learning recovery, while teens are left behind. How can we fix that?
Student Well-Being & Movement U.K. Bans Under-16s From Using Social Media Apps, Including TikTok and YouTubeThe plan drew a mixed reaction, with some questioning the effectiveness of the prohibition.
School & District Management Closing a School? Don't Expect to Save Money, a New Study WarnsThe hope is that closing schools can reduce fixed costs. A new study looks into whether that happens.
Families & the Community Lawmakers Grill Superintendents on Transgender Student PoliciesThe districts' policies around transgender students were repeatedly questioned.
Professional Development Do You Have a Favorite PD Book? We Want to Hear ItA handy guide to the latest in professional development—just a few clicks away.
Assessment
Spotlight
From Data to Decisions: How Data Should Shape Instruction, Not Just Measure It
Find out how educators are shifting to real-time, strengths-based data to guide teaching, differentiation, and support.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Events and PD for K-12 Educators?
From peer-led sessions to AI training, see how well you understand today’s K-12 professional development priorities.
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Student Achievement Reading and Math Scores Rise for Younger Kids, Stall for TeensNew results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress show diverging trends for 9- and 13-year-olds.
School & District Management School Board Conflict Surged During the Pandemic. Has It Gone Away?New research reveals how school boards navigated heightened levels of conflict in recent years.
School & District Management Opinion The 3 Predicable Struggles That Thwart Education Leadership TeamsEven highly capable leadership teams can struggle to translate their strengths into school impact.
School & District Management Education Week Wins National Award for Reporting on School IntegrationAlyson Klein and Education Week's visuals team won an explanatory journalism award from the Education Writers Association.
School & District Management More Kids Are Riding E-Bikes, Causing Headaches for Schools and Hospital VisitsDistricts develop new policies as students' e-bike use spikes—alongside crashes and traffic problems.
School Climate & Safety FAQs: What Schools Should Know About E-BikesAnswers to seven questions about students' e-bike use and how schools are responding.
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