Leadership and Management

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

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.

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District Dossier Blog

07/30 04:48 pm | D.C. Schools Post Strong Results on Common-Core-Aligned Tests | As it barrels ahead with common-core implementation, the District of Columbia school system sees significant growth on 2013 reading and math test scores.

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 Directory

The Professional Development Directory features courses and resources for teachers on:
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A Florida education official says Tony Bennett will resign because of allegations he changed a charter school's grade during his previous job as Indiana's school chief.
August 1, 2013 - AP
The school-grading flap stemming from Tony Bennett's time as Indiana superintendent threatens to roil the policy waters for him in the Sunshine State.
August 1, 2013 - Education Week
After learning the price tag for PARCC tests designed to align with the common-core standards, state officials are weighing their options.
July 23, 2013 - Education Week
Federal accident investigators are considering new safety recommendations for school buses based on two fatal crashes in New Jersey and Florida last year.
July 23, 2013 - AP
Despite experience leading other big-city districts in Chicago, Philadelphia, and New Orleans, Paul G. Vallas faces questions on his qualifications in his current post.
July 22, 2013 | Updated: July 29, 2013 - Education Week
Superintendents must be engaged in the teacher-evaluation process to maximize the benefits for all involved, including students, writes Kim Marshall.
July 19, 2013 - Education Week
California has become one of the Obama administration's biggest headaches in efforts to overhaul education.
July 17, 2013 - McClatchy-Tribune
District leaders share their views on common standards, budget cuts, staff development, and other key education issues in these first results from a new ongoing survey.
July 9, 2013 - Education Week
Six municipalities are still trying to break off from the merged system, which became official on July 1.
July 9, 2013 - Education Week
July 9, 2013 - Education Week

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