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.

Issue Backgrounder

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District Dossier Blog

08/01 11:56 am | Judge: Chicago School Closings Can Proceed | A judge in Cook County, Ill., has denied a motion to stop 10 of the district's 49 planned school closings this year.

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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School-Wide Improvement Efforts

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Creating a state-based education R&D system would boost research-driven reform, Arthur D. Sheekey writes.
July 9, 2013 - Education Week
Looking at what the research says about the most effective school districts could lead to a better education system for all, writes Greg Anrig.
July 9, 2013 - Education Week
Some welcome the chance for more time to begin using new teacher-evaluation systems, while others say they're already on track.
July 8, 2013 - Education Week
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan urged city and state officials to resolve the Philadelphia School District's $304 million shortfall to avert a crisis.
July 3, 2013 - McClatchy-Tribune
High school graduation speakers, including the first lady, encourage students to be brave, to be creative, to be strong, and to live their lives to the fullest.
June 25, 2013 - Education Week
Ed-tech experts say many schools and districts don't have a good understanding of how to choose and evaluate the different systems available.
June 11, 2013 - Digital Directions
The Old Dominion is the fourth state to create an entity to turn around its lowest-performing schools.
June 11, 2013 - Education Week
The U. S. Department of Education quietly pauses expert-panel review of state assessment systems, a staple of federal oversight.
June 11, 2013 - Education Week
Chicago Upgrades Its Principal Pipeline
Amid a wave of school closings, Chicago is forging ahead with plans to groom a crop of high-performing principals.
June 11, 2013 - Education Week
Quality Rating and Improvement Systems are seen as a prod to professionalize the preschool field while providing information for parents on program quality.
June 11, 2013 - Education Week

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