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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A state-imposed teacher-evaluation system rolls out in three months, giving teachers and principals limited time to adapt.
June 11, 2013 - Education Week
State lawmakers continue grappling with major changes to their teacher-retirement systems.
June 4, 2013 - Education Week
Rising expenses and falling enrollment have hit St. Louis' retirement system. The district's problem resonates nationally as states struggle to deal with about $325 billion in unfunded pension liabilities.
June 4, 2013 - Education Week
Gov. Jerry Brown is looking to remake the state’s school funding system, against a June 15 state budget deadline.
June 4, 2013 - Education Week
An assistant principal often feels frustrated that she can't help teachers enough as they infuse the common core into instruction.
June 4, 2013 - Education Week
Many affected by the shutdowns vow to harness momentum from the battle and keep pressure on the school system.
June 4, 2013 - Education Week
June 3, 2013 - Education Week
June 3, 2013 - Education Week
Newly updated data show that laws in 27 states require free schooling for students up to age 21, while two states cut off students' route to a diploma at 19.
May 31, 2013 - Education Week
The plan would make Camden the fourth system under state control since the controversial strategy was first used nearly 25 years ago.
May 31, 2013 - Education Week

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