School & District Management
Principals. Superintendents. Enrollment. Schedules. School improvement. Explore all of EdWeek’s coverage on how to lead schools and districts
See also: Superintendents, Principals, School Boards
Webinars on School & District Management
Browse and register for free professional development on school- or district-wide efforts to find solutions to the challenges facing school leaders.
Special Report
New Roles for a New Era
Articles in this special report explore the evolving roles of chief academic officers and chief technology officers in five school systems in California, Georgia, Iowa, Oregon, and New York.
Special Report
The Chief Academic Officer's Evolving Role
This special report examines the challenges CAOs are facing in school districts across the country and how they are working to improve academics in the age of common standards and digital teaching and learning. It features findings from an exclusive survey of district leaders.
Special Report
Shaping Strong School Leaders
This special report examines how educators and policymakers are cultivating principals who can be the kind of political, managerial, and instructional leaders the profession now demands.
- School & District Management Local Education News You May Have Missed in 2024 (and Why It Matters)A recap of four important stories and what they may signal for your school or district.School & District Management Principals Polled: Where School Leaders Stand on 10 Big IssuesA look at how principals responded to questions on Halloween costumes, snow days, teacher morale, and more.School & District Management Opinion You’re the Principal, and Your Teachers Hate a New District Policy. What Now?This school leader committed to being a bridge between his district and school staff this year. Here’s what he learned.School & District Management The 4 District Leaders Who Could Be the Next Superintendent of the YearFour district leaders are finalists for the national honor. They've emphasized CTE, student safety, financial sustainability, and more.School & District Management 3 Tips for Districts to Maximize FEMA Funding After a Natural DisasterDistrict leaders who have been through natural disasters stress the need for thorough documentation, even if it seems excessive.School & District Management Opinion The Difference Between Data and Evidence: What School Leaders Need to KnowData collection alone won't improve student learning. Here are 7 ways to take action.School & District Management From Our Research Center What Worries Educators Most? It Depends on Their JobsTeachers, principals, and district leaders are losing sleep—just over different things.School & District Management 3 Ways to Be an Instructional Leader: A Guide for PrincipalsInstructional leadership can mean different things to different administrators. A new report gives three common models.School & District Management From Our Research Center The Top 10 Things That Keep District Leaders Up at NightDistrict-level administrators deal with a lot day to day. Here are their top concerns and stressors.School & District Management 'It Sounds Strange': What Districts Can Do Now to Be Ready for Natural DisastersIt's tempting to push natural disaster preparations to the backburner. These district leaders advise against it.School & District Management Opinion What's the No. 1 Way to Retain Principals?When it comes to the demands of the job, principals share common concerns, according to a recent survey.School & District Management From Our Research Center The Top 10 Things That Keep Principals Up at NightPrincipals’ jobs are hard, but what are their most common concerns? We asked, principals answered.School & District Management Superintendents Wrapped: The Songs District Leaders Listened to This YearFive brave superintendents shared their top songs and artists from the past year with Education Week.School & District Management Webinar EdMarketer Quick Hit: What’s Trending among K-12 Leaders?What issues are keeping K-12 leaders up at night? Join us for EdMarketer Quick Hit: What’s Trending among K-12 Leaders?School & District Management Opinion I Invited Students to Help Hire a New Assistant Principal. Here’s What HappenedWhat began as an opportunity for the students turned into a gift for our administrative team.