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.
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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.
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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In this roundtable, special education administrators will share real-world strategies for building programs that support student growth w...
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College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through Real-World Learning
This Spotlight highlights a growing shift toward career-connected learning, which blends academic content with real-world applications.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Prevention Over Remediation: The Role of Strong Tier 1 Instruction in MTSS
This Spotlight highlights how effective Tier 1 instruction in grades K–5 can improve literacy and math outcomes.
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School & District Management Q&A How a Leader Developed Farm-to-Table School Lunches Without Breaking the BankAn Arizona school nutrition director discusses how districts can overcome logistical hurdles and negotiate prices.
School & District Management Leader To Learn From How This Leader Uses Gaming to Change Students’ LivesLaurie Lehman helped her district see the power of esports to illuminate new career paths for students.
School & District Management Q&A 'Esports Are a Game-Changer': How This Leader Got Buy-in for Student GamingHow one district leader turned esports into an opportunity for more than 1,500 students.
Recruitment & Retention Leader To Learn From The ‘Off-Season’ That Helps This HR Director Fully Staff SchoolsKnox County reimagined teacher hiring and is starting each year fully staffed.
Professional Development Principals Need PD, Too. Here’s What They List as Top PrioritiesTeacher retention and improving academic performance often top the list.
School & District Management Free Speech Debates Resurface With Student Walkouts Over ICE RaidsAs students walk out to protest immigration enforcement tactics, schools face questions about safety and speech.
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Chief of Schools
Fairfax County, Virginia