Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Student Well-Being & Movement
Parents and Kids Feel Shut Out of Policymaking. What Schools Should Know
New survey reveals parents and kids want more voice in government decisions.
School & District Management
Opinion
‘This Isn’t Working’: Educators Share Unsolicited Advice for District Leaders
How can superintendents improve student outcomes—without micromanaging teachers?
School & District Management
Opinion
We’re Not Preparing Principals for the Real Job of School Leadership
A shocking amount of school leadership is not about students. It is about adults.
Recruitment & Retention
AI Is Changing Teacher Hiring. Here’s How
Teachers may not be aware that AI underpins both commercial and DIY hiring systems, raising concerns.
Student Well-Being & Movement
School Counselors’ Jobs Are Misunderstood. Why It Matters
New report examines the challenges school counselors are facing and how to address them.
School & District Management
Not Every Assistant Principal Wants the Top Job: 5 Views From the Field
Promotions are welcome. But assistant principals don’t plan their lives around it.
School & District Management
Superintendents Increasingly Report Economic Pressures on Their Districts
Nevertheless, most superintendents hope to remain in their current roles next year, a new survey finds.
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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How should districts govern AI in schools? Learn practical strategies for policies, safety, transparency, as well as responsible adoption.
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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.
Recruitment & Retention District Leaders Want to Retain Talent. They Need to Look Beyond Just CompensationThere are steps K-12 leaders can take to keep teachers and principals in the leadership pipeline, administrators say.
School & District Management Opinion The News Headlines Are Draining Educators. 5 Things That Can HelpSchool leaders can take concrete steps to manage the impact of the political upheaval.
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.
Student Absenteeism
Spotlight
Spotlight on Chronic Absenteeism
This Spotlight will help you learn about innovative and cost-effective strategies for tackling chronic absenteeism.
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When it comes to STEM education and workforce development, rural communities are often underserved, overlooked, and left out of the conversation entirely
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Know the K-12 Buying Cycle?
Take this quick quiz to evaluate your understanding of when districts plan, budget, and buy—and how to meet them there.
School Choice & Charters
Spotlight
Spotlight on The Landscape of Charter Schools
This Spotlight explores the dynamic and evolving world of school choice, focusing on charter schools and private school choice programs.
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Student Absenteeism A Guide to Building a School Calendar That Maximizes AttendanceDistricts strategically schedule long weekends, work days, and spirit weeks to help boost attendance.
Families & the Community These Schools Let Students Lead Parent-Teacher Conferences—With Big ResultsConferences that put the student in the driver's seat can produce positive results.
Budget & Finance Quiz Many District Leaders Fail to Think Strategically About Spending. What Gets in Their Way?School districts face enormous pressure to make smart decisions when they’re buying academic resources.
School & District Management How These Principals Are Solving the Thorniest K-12 ChallengesPrincipals from across the nation discuss AI, cellphone use, and the well-being of students.
Budget & Finance School Districts Prepare to Go Without Some Federal Funds Next YearSome school finance chiefs are preparing for worst-case scenarios as federal funding uncertainty persists.
Families & the Community How Public Schools Can Defend Their Work—Without Tripping Into Political DebatesSchools should use clear messaging to connect with parents and communities, researchers recommend.
Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction
State College, PA, US
Finance Director
Los Gatos, California
Human Resources Director
Los Gatos, California
Superintendent of Schools
Prince Georges County, Maryland