Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Student Absenteeism
The Lesson Schools Can Learn From Student-Athletes' Attendance Data
A new study has some insights for schools as they struggle to cut chronic absenteeism.
School & District Management
Opinion
Formative Assessments Aren’t Just ‘Teacher Work.’ Principals Need to Care, Too
Teachers and leaders often find themselves on different pages when it comes to student progress.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Then & Now
Schools and 'Family Values': A Reboot of a Familiar Debate
The "success sequence" is the latest in a long line of proposals to have schools take up responsible decisionmaking.
School & District Management
'Tiptoe and Be Delicate’: How Educators Are Cautiously Broaching the Iran War
Despite the volatility of the topic, classroom discussions of the conflict in Iran have been relatively muted.
Student Achievement
Opinion
Should Teachers Offer Extra Credit? Yea or Nay?
Educators discuss whether extra credit warps grading or reinforces skills students will use later.
School & District Management
How 4 Principals Use Student Voice to Improve School Culture
Principals share how to ensure students are true partners in shaping their schools.
School Climate & Safety
Q&A
Restorative Practices Aren't Consequence-Free, Says a Student Discipline Expert
Consistent consequences are important to managing student behavior, says the author of a new book on discipline.
EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
We are excited to introduce our 2026 class of EdWeek Leaders To Learn From. These district leaders have shown persistence and creativity as they navigate the challenges facing schools in an increasingly diverse, rapidly changing world.
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The Science of Reading transformed K-3 literacy. Now it's time to extend that focus to students in grades 6 through 12.
Jobs
Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
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Learn how one district turned Portrait of a Learner into an aligned, systemwide practice that sticks.
- Student Well-Being & Movement Want Kids to Have Better SEL Skills? Try Using SportsIn a panel discussion, district leaders and an expert discuss why sports is a great place to learn life skills.School & District Management Simulations Aim to Prepare Superintendents to Handle Political ControversiesThe exercises, delivered virtually or in-person, can help district leaders role-play volatile discussions.Professional Development Three Ways Principals Are Reinventing Professional DevelopmentGive teachers more ownership over their learning, say principals.School & District Management What School Leaders Should Do When Parents Are Detained (DOWNLOADABLE)School leaders are increasingly in need of guidance due to heightened immigration enforcement.School & District Management Opinion Why Bad Bunny’s Half-Time Performance Was a Case Study for School LeadershipThe megastar’s show was an invitation in a challenging moment. Did you catch it?School & District Management Texas Leader Named Superintendent of the YearThe 2026 superintendent of the year has led his district through rapid growth amid a local housing boom.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Tutoring Works…When It’s Done Right
Well-designed high-dosage tutoring boosts reading, math, and STEM interest, proving that targeted support drives real recovery gains.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on College and Career Readiness
Schools are blending career and technical education, internships, and AI skills to prepare students for college, careers, and beyond.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on Creating an Authentic Reading Culture
Create a culture of literacy: abundant books, explicit skills, daily reading, and real engagement that turns students into lifelong readers.
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District leaders must balance strategy and connection to rebuild belonging, strengthen staff culture, and drive student success.
- School & District Management Q&A When Should a School District Speak Out on Thorny Issues? One Leader's ApproachA superintendent created a matrix for his district to prevent rash decisions.School & District Management How Two Award-Winning Educators Created Schoolwide Systems for Academic SupportBoosting student achievement should be a building-wide mission, they say.School & District Management Leader To Learn From How One Arizona District Turned School Cafeterias Into Scratch KitchensOsborn schools built a scratch-cooked, local lunch program—one careful step at a time.Student Well-Being & Movement Leader To Learn From Meet the ‘Sports Lady’ Reenergizing Her District's AthleticsThis athletics leader is working to reverse post-pandemic declines, especially for girls.Recruitment & Retention Q&A This District Cracked the Nut on Fully Staffed Schools. Here’s HowKnox County streamlined hiring and empowered principals to beat teacher shortages.Families & the Community Q&A Youth Sports Can Turn Toxic. This District Focuses on PreventionAs sideline behavior worsens, athletic leaders focus on prevention, safety, and resetting expectations.
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State College, PA, US
Executive Director
92026, Escondido
Chief of Schools
Fairfax County, Virginia