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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Groups that train "turnaround" leaders say many principals are at a loss on how to build a positive school culture.
March 5, 2013 - Education Week
March 5, 2013 - Education Week
A federal panel proposes a five-pronged agenda aimed at helping children in poverty and eliminating the achievement gap.
February 26, 2013 - Education Week
Urban public schools should consider refashioning themselves as charters to recapture public confidence, Jack Schneider writes.
February 26, 2013 - Education Week
February 25, 2013 - Education Week
A 2001 California law has spurred some school systems to pick board members by subdistricts to increase diversity.
February 25, 2013 - Education Week
Three out of four public school principals believe their job has become "too complex," and about a third say they are likely to go into a different occupation within five years, according to a new MetLife survey.
February 21, 2013 - Education Week
A new law empowering the governor and stripping the state schools chief of authority draws political pushback.
February 19, 2013 - Education Week
In the Public Interest, a nonprofit, says Bush's Foundation for Excellence in Education is being used as a cover for companies seeking public money.
February 19, 2013 - Education Week
The president wants to dramatically expand preschool access for low- and middle-income children, but has yet to spell out the cost.
February 19, 2013 - Education Week

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