Leadership and Management

The latest news about leadership and management, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

Leaders To Learn From

Leaders To Learn From

In conjunction with the release of the special report Leaders To Learn From, Education Week has launched a new website with the goal of introducing our readers to leaders who have brought fresh, successful ideas to their schools. (February 4, 2013)

Spotlight on Principals

Principals have long been seen as important to the success of schools. This Spotlight takes a closer look at effective school leadership and the challenges principals face.

Spotlight on Charter School Leadership

Successful charter schools come in many flavors, but many are especially concerned with developing effective leadership. This Spotlight examines the ways schools cultivate new leaders and the many strengths and skills those leaders must draw upon.

Issue Backgrounder

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• Leadership

District Dossier Blog

05/20 10:56 pm | Deadly Tornado Crushes Oklahoma Schools | The Associated Press reports that schoolchildren are among the dead after the massive twister struck suburban Oklahoma City Monday.

On Performance Blog

11/14 01:21 pm | A Farewell | When I started this blog two years ago, I set out to learn what performance means in education. I've focused on teacher and principal evaluation, on international comparisons, ...

On-Demand Webinar

Revealing How Education Leaders Can Work Together on Common-Standards Implementation
In this webinar, our guests provided principals and district leaders with resources to guide them in effective leadership during common core implementation.

PD Sourcebook

The Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook features a directory of courses, materials, and resources for teachers on:
• Administration
• School-Wide Improvement Efforts

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Teacher Finds Salvation in the Classroom
When Dowan McNair-Lee took an education class at college, she knew that was where she belonged.
May 21, 2013 - Education Week
Baton Rouge Struggles to Keep Control of Schools
Efforts to create a new school district and reshuffle students in East Baton Rouge Parish are causing a stir in Louisiana.
May 21, 2013 - Education Week
Chicago Teachers' Union Re-Elects Karen Lewis
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis was re-elected to a second three-year term Friday, according to unofficial results released by the district.
May 20, 2013 - McClatchy-Tribune
Focus On: Superintendents
Top Jobs Opening Up in Nation's School Districts
At least 17 well-known districts are facing superintendent vacancies, and the turnover may bring big changes in some school systems.
May 13, 2013 - Education Week
Commentary
We Need a New Approach to Principal Selection
Meaningful educational change can only happen through effective and visionary leadership, write Ronald J. Bonnstetter and Bill J. Bonnstetter.
May 13, 2013 - Education Week
Commentary
The Plight of Teachers' Unions
The old-style industrial economy no longer works for any of our social institutions, and teachers' unions are no exception, Arthur Levine writes.
May 7, 2013 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Teachers Should Receive More Time to Collaborate
May 7, 2013 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Cheaters Are Villains, But There Are Heroes, Too
May 7, 2013 - Education Week
District That Can't Pay Teachers Lays Off Workers
A Michigan school district that said it can't afford to pay its teachers has decided to lay off employees and cancel classes Tuesday as it works on a plan to educate students.
May 7, 2013 - AP
Rifts Deepen Over Direction of Ed. Policy in U.S.
Rapid change in education—and society—has intensified the debate to a level not seen since the battles over school desegregation.
May 7, 2013 - Education Week

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