While both degrees allow you to be called "Doctor" and are recognized for university faculty roles, they serve different professional trajectories:
The is a professional terminal degree designed for experienced practitioners who want to apply research and leadership to solve real-world problems in educational settings. Unlike the research-heavy PhD, which focuses on developing new theories, the EdD is a "practitioner’s doctorate" focused on systemic change and institutional improvement. Core Purpose and Scope
Practical application of educational theory and leadership.