Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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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Discover the latest dyscalculia research insights, state-level policy trends, and classroom strategies to make math more accessible for all.
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Belonging isn’t a slogan—it’s a leadership strategy. Learn what research shows actually works to improve attendance, culture, and learning.
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Learn how leadership teams can increase alignment and evaluate every program, practice, and purchase against a clear strategic plan.
Equity & Diversity Opinion What March Madness Can Teach Schools About EquityWhat if we modeled equity in action in K-12 classrooms after the resources provided to college student-athletes? asks Bettina L. Love.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Has Spirit Week Lost Its Sparkle? Here’s What Research Says Schools Can Do About ItHow research explains why special events can lose their luster as well as how educators can change that trajectory.
School & District Management 3 Tips to Help Districts Navigate Educator LayoffsKeep cuts in line with the district's overarching goals, an expert advises.
Student Well-Being & Movement Weight-Loss Drugs Are the Talk of Social Media, and Teens Are ListeningWeight-loss drugs' popularity are feeding into the concerns that teenagers, particularly girls, have long had about body image.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion School Sports Matter. How to Make Them Matter MoreThe skills we hope sports will teach are the very ones that help produce successful graduates and responsible citizens.
School & District Management Teachers Hate All Those Meetings. Can Principals Find a Workaround?Principals can't do away with every meeting, but they can reduce some and make others more effective.
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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.
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Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says 5 Ways Schools Can Find Homeless Students That They Might OverlookAs numbers of homeless children surge, new research shows how schools can do a better job of finding them.
Equity & Diversity Opinion 2 Billion People Celebrate Lunar New Year. Your Class Can, TooMany school districts are putting the upcoming holiday on their calendars. Guests, music, food, and red envelopes can help bring the festival alive.
Student Achievement Opinion What Many Advocates—and Critics—Get Wrong About 'Equitable Grading'Traditional grading encompasses more than academic performance. Is that what we want?
School & District Management How Do You Decide Which Schools to Close? Inside 2 Districts' ThinkingSchool district leaders weighed enrollment and staffing trends, population patterns, and logistical and sentimental concerns.
Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says Rx for Reading Gaps: Screen All Students Early for Vision ProblemsAt a time when nearsightedness is on the rise, a study finds big gaps in students' access to vision screening and care.
School & District Management Q&A Some Districts Are Actually Growing. How One Is Managing an Enrollment BoomThe challenges range from ensuring there are enough teachers to understanding the educational backgrounds of incoming students.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut