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Each year, Education Week identifies some of the nation’s most exceptional school district leaders in its EdWeek Leaders To Learn From report and shines a spotlight on their extraordinary impact on the success of educators and students.

2026 Leaders

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2026 EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
Introducing our 2026 EdWeek Leaders To Learn From, highlighting innovative district leaders.
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Educator Leads Campaign to Transform Lives of Black Boys
In Oakland, Calif., Christopher Chatmon marshals district and community resources to support the academic and social-emotional success of African-American males. He is recognized as a 2015 Leader To Learn From.
Tenn. Schools Chief Digs Deep for STEM Learning
Teacher 'externships,' a STEM academy, and an emphasis on solving real-world problems form the backbone of a comprehensive STEM initiative in the Clarksville-Montgomery County school system.
Cleveland Administrator Launches College Tours for Parents
For many families in Cleveland, the Parent University College Tours organized by Tracy Hill are their first introduction to a college campus.
Calif. Leader Keeps English-Learners in Academic Mix
In Oakland, Maria Santos uses ‘instructional rounds,’ much like those in teaching hospitals, to coach educators on how to best involve ELL students in academic discourse.
Teachers Lead the Way in Nevada Leader's Common-Core Project
Aaron Grossman steered Washoe County’s efforts to implement curriculum standards by eschewing commercial interpretations of the standards and enlisting teachers to figure out what works for them.
Aaron Grossman
Ex-'Outsider' Chips Away at School Procurement Process in N.Y.C.
With innovations like the Gap App Challenge and the Music Education Hackathon, Steven Hodas wants to bridge "the moat" between schools and technology entrepreneurs.
Steven Hodas
Nursing Director Ensures Students Are Really ‘Ready to Learn’
In Kent, Wash., Mary Newell has rolled out several strategies to help students manage their health problems and make the most of their time in the classroom.
Colorado Administrator Forges New Path for School Librarians
When budget cuts forced her district to cut back on librarians’ schedules, Julie A. Bowline re-deployed her librarians as digital literacy teachers.
Julie A. Bowline
Philadelphia Leader Makes the Case for Arts Education
By marshaling research evidence, finding outside partners, and nailing grants, Dennis Creedon has kept a robust arts program alive in his financially strapped school system.
Broward Superintendent Focuses on Building Bridges
The Florida K-12 district was at odds with its 95 charter schools before Robert Runcie came along with an agenda for change and collaboration.
Minneapolis Leader Turns School Cafeterias Into 'Real Kitchens'
Bertrand Weber has developed the recipe for creating cachet around school lunches and making them healthier for students.
Alaskan Leader Keeps Rural Students Connected
Geography is no barrier for students in the Lower Kuskokwim district who can take classes in digital photography and robotics via technology.
Dan Walker