Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
School Climate & Safety
High School Students Challenge Dress Code After Girls' Photos Were Censored
After 80 girls' yearbook photos were censored in one high school in Florida, then-freshman Riley O'Keefe fought to change the dress code.
School Climate & Safety
How Athletes Suspended for Wearing Sports Bras to Practice Changed the Dress Code
Thirteen track athletes were suspended for wearing sports bras to practice. They fought the decision and pushed for a changed dress code.
School Climate & Safety
Nonbinary Child's Long Hair Results in Suspension, Dress Code Amended After Legal Battle
Magnolia ISD in Texas suspended a then-11-year-old nonbinary child for having long hair until a lawsuit forced a gender neutral dress code policy
School & District Management
How Districts' Central Offices Work—In 4 Charts
Central offices are often organized around a district's priorities.
School & District Management
The Central Office Is a Mystery. A Researcher Broke the Code
Central office staff are largely directly focused on keeping things running rather than instruction, according to new research.
Equity & Diversity
Are the Culture Wars Making Students Less Tolerant?
Fights over lessons on race and racism, LGBTQ+ issues, and books are infiltrating schools even in one of the nation's most diverse states.
Equity & Diversity
Students Push Schools to Overhaul Dress Codes: Their Success Stories and Lessons Learned
How girls and LGBTQ+ students punished for dress code violations fought to overhaul district policies.
Leaders To Learn From
We are excited to introduce you to our 2023 honorees. These district leaders have shown persistence and creativity as they navigate the challenges facing schools in an increasingly diverse, rapidly changing world.
1 / 8Kids are amazing. Every time I say they can’t amaze me anymore, because I know how amazing they are, they do.
Our vision is that each school would have a full-time school psychologist, a full-time social worker, and a full-time mental health partner to ensure we are able to focus on prevention and promotion of mental health.
I always get asked, ‘How do you create a vibrant, diverse, inclusive pathway for people to come into the teaching profession?' And my biggest takeaway is start early.
I know what it’s like to have people think you won't accomplish something. So we operate under the mindset that it’s not too hard, that we can, and we will. We’re going to do it.
My thing is: Kids are gifted all day, every day. We need to make sure they’re getting what they need and deserve in their regular environment.
We want kids to learn from experts who have the credibility to teach the class.
What else can I get [students] to enjoy? For me, it's still the part that I love about education as a whole. There's always something to problem-solve, to think through. There's always a challenge.
How do we get kids back to normal? You can’t do that through educational reinforcement alone. You have to create big new opportunities, not the same opportunities.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Hear from K-12 educational leaders and explore standards-based grading benefits and implementation strategies and challenges
Reading & Literacy
Webinar
How Background Knowledge Fits Into the ‘Science of Reading’
Join our webinar to learn research-backed strategies for enhancing reading comprehension and building cultural responsiveness in the classroom.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Join our webinar to learn strategies for actionable instruction using assessment & analysis.
Equity & Diversity Laws That Limit Teaching About Race and Gender Imperil Music InstructionMusic educators in states with laws restricting discussions of race, gender, and sexuality aren't sure how to explain spirituals or jazz.
School & District Management Better Principal Data Is Critical to Close Equity Gaps, Groups Tell FedsAdvocates argue that the data will help state policy makers, preparation programs, and advocates make better decisions.
School & District Management 'Don't Wait': How Women Educators Can Reach the Central Office—And BeyondTwo leaders of color share their education paths from the classroom to central office—and offer tips for moving up the ladder.
Student Well-Being Opinion Has a Student Ever Caught You Being Less Than Honest? What to Do About ItIt's about more than just telling kids to do the right thing, explains a behavioral economist.
School Climate & Safety What the Tragedy in Nashville Reveals About School SafetyA rapid response, security measures in the building, and warning signs before the attack offer lessons on safety.
School & District Management America's School Buildings Are Crumbling, and It's a 'National Security Issue'The country's investments in school buildings are falling further behind pressing needs each year, advocates argue.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
In the aftermath of disruption to classrooms brought on by the pandemic, schools across the country are recognizing the need for lasting, structural change.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Branching Minds supports districts across the country to improve outcomes and reduce inequities.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Dive into this playbook for expert advice on how to align assessments and instruction with the Science of Reading. Read now.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Phonics is a cornerstone skill, both in the context of the Science of Reading as well as across curricula.
-
Student Well-Being Lunchables Are Coming to School Cafeteria Menus. We Unwrap the Reasons WhyA retooled version of the product has gotten the OK to be served on school lunch lines.
School & District Management Opinion 5 Strategies to Empower Teachers to Be LeadersHere’s how—and why—school leaders should improve their schools’ teacher-leadership approaches.
School Climate & Safety What We Know About the Nashville School Shooting VictimsThe Nashville community mourned the loss of three children and three adults after a shooter attacked The Covenant School.
Student Well-Being Letter to the Editor Schools Must Combine Exercise and Learning in the ClassroomIt’s important for students to add movement into their daily school routine, says this letter to the editor.
Student Well-Being Letter to the Editor Better Sleep and Breathing Habits May Improve Mental HealthA parent and yoga instructor explains the importance of good breathing and sleep in this letter to the editor.
School & District Management Principals Head to Congress to Make a Case for More SupportHundreds of principals are in Washington to lobby lawmakers. Their main agenda: mental health and recruitment and retention.
Superintendent of McDowell County Schools
Marion, North Carolina
North Kingstown, RI - Superintendent of Schools
Dedham, Massachusetts
Superintendent Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
Savannah, Georgia
Superintendent Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, North Carolina