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Budget & Finance
4 Ways States Could Reduce Property Taxes—And What It Means for Schools
Budgets beware: States are eyeing property-tax caps, exemptions, or eliminating them altogether.
School & District Management
Video
Meet the 2026 Superintendent of the Year
A Texas schools chief says his leadership is inspired by his own difficulties in school.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Want Kids to Have Better SEL Skills? Try Using Sports
In a panel discussion, district leaders and an expert discuss why sports is a great place to learn life skills.
School & District Management
How Parents Can Support Teachers In and Out of the Classroom
Online commenters say stronger parent partnerships can improve behavior and learning.
School & District Management
Heritage Foundation Targets Undocumented Students’ Access to Free Education
The conservative group put forward Project 2025, which has shaped Trump administration policy.
Recruitment & Retention
What Makes a Strong Teacher Hire? Here’s What School Leaders Say
Recruiters for K-12 districts told the EdWeek Research Center what they look for in educator applicants.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Q&A
Cellphones: The 'Most Formidable Adversary' Schools Have Ever Faced
The Spokane schools in Washington paired cellphone restrictions with expanded extracurricular activities.
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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- Budget & Finance Why Some Districts Rejected Cash to Buy Electric Buses—And Others Want MoreA handful of federal programs have been key to accelerating the adoption of electric school buses.School Climate & Safety Video Should Teachers Carry Guns? How Two Principals Answer This QuestionOne has two armed school employees. The other thinks arming teachers is a bad idea.School & District Management Opinion How to Let Your Values Guide You as a School LeaderHas your “why” become fuzzy? Here are four steps to keep principals motivated and moving forward.School & District Management ‘Be Vocal Without Being Vicious’: Superintendents on Fighting for More FundingTwo superintendents talk about stepping into the political realm to call for more public school funding.Equity & Diversity Opinion Are Your Students the Protagonists of Their Own Educations?A veteran educator spells out three ways student agency can deepen learning and increase equity.School & District Management New Principals Have a Steep Learning Curve. Could Apprenticeships Help?North Dakota's leaders share what they've learned about creating a principal apprenticeship in a playbook aimed at other states
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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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Science of Reading 3.0 is here! With contributions from 18+ top experts, we are widening the lens on literacy to advance the science of r...
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.
- School & District Management 3 Questions to Help Districts Find the Right SuperintendentA superintendent sets a district's tone for, potentially, years to come. Making sure the right person takes the job is no small task.Student Achievement Opinion Grade Inflation Teaches Students We Don't Mean What We SayEducation leaders need to stand up for rigor, and they need to support classroom teachers who are committed to putting that into practice.Equity & Diversity Opinion There's a Difference Between Equity and Equality. Schools Need to Understand ThatEquity looks different depending on the situation, and it's not always straightforward. That can cause confusion.Student Well-Being & Movement Principals Share 3 Tips for Centering Mental Health in SchoolsBuilding supportive communities within and outside the school is key, say principals.School & District Management Should School Boards Go Local or Look Afar for the Next Superintendent? That DependsRising turnover at the top is forcing more school districts to undertake the daunting task of finding a new superintendent.Recruitment & Retention More Districts Are Building Housing for Teachers. Here's What to KnowThe recruitment and retention strategy is gaining in popularity, but districts must consider financing, time, and affordability.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota