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.
- School Climate & Safety Informal Classroom Discipline Is Hard to Track, Raising Big Equity ConcernsWithout adequate support, teachers might resort to these tactics to circumvent prohibitions on suspensions.Families & the Community Opinion ‘What Sort of Nation Terrorizes Children?’: A Teacher’s View From MinneapolisMy students live with the knowledge that anyone they love could be taken by ICE at any moment.School & District Management A Cold Front Is Sweeping the Country. Can Schools' Heating Keep Up?A spate of frigid temperatures across much of the country will present a test for schools' aging heating systems.Recruitment & Retention Opinion What Trump's $100,000 Visa Fee Could Mean for SchoolsAn expert on teacher migration explains the possible consequences for international teachers.Student Absenteeism Absenteeism May Hurt Academics Long Before It Becomes 'Chronic'The 10% threshold for chronic absenteeism may be too high to predict academic risk, study says.School & District Management How Principals Are Coaching the Next Generation of School LeadersMentors give aspiring school leaders an unvarnished view of the principalship.
School & District Management
Quiz
Meet the Big 4: Test Your Knowledge of K-12’s Power Players
K-12 purchasing power doesn’t always sit where vendors expect. Put your knowledge to the test with this quick quiz, built from exclusive insights via EdWeek Market Brief’s latest special report on Key School District Personas.
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When schools evaluate interactive displays, it’s smart to focus on specs like advanced security features, input options, annotation tools...
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The school day hasn’t officially begun, but Ms. Ramirez is already in her classroom, energized and focused. She is most excited to ...
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Supporting Literacy Initiatives?
Answer 7 questions about supporting literacy initiatives.
- Recruitment & Retention Inside the Superintendent Hiring Process, and Where It Can Go WrongA superintendent’s arrest in Iowa exposed weaknesses in a district's vetting of its top leader.Equity & Diversity Opinion In Today's Political Climate, Teachers Must Center EmpathyKwame Sarfo-Mensah offers guidance on how teachers can model courage and leadership for students.Student Well-Being & Movement Online Messages About Masculinity Hurt Boys’ Self-Esteem. How Educators Can HelpBoys online frequently see messages about making money, building muscle, and fighting or using weapons.Student Absenteeism Should Parents Face Criminal Penalties for Their Children's Poor Attendance?Schools shift from a punitive approach with penalties for truancy to a greater emphasis on prevention.Professional Development Opinion Yes, Teachers Should Discuss Their Politics With Each Other at WorkTelling personal stories breaks down barriers and models what can be done in the classroom.Leadership 5 Big Ideas That Will Define the Future of EducationWith massive federal changes and looming questions about AI, K-12 education is at a crossroads.
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State College, PA, US
Finance Director
Los Gatos, California
Human Resources Director
Los Gatos, California
Superintendent of Schools
Prince Georges County, Maryland