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.
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.
School & District Management Q&A When This Principal Talks About Mental Health, People Listen. Here's WhyThe NASSP Advocacy Champion of the year said he used stories from his school and community to speak with his state’s legislators.
Families & the Community Opinion How Teachers Can Make Stronger Connections With Students' CaregiversA new book explores what true collaboration between educators and student families looks like.
School & District Management Teacher Layoffs Are Mounting. How Districts Can Soften the BlowLayoffs are coming in districts large and small. Here's how district leaders can handle them.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Talking About a Growth Mindset Isn’t Enough. Here’s What Makes a Difference for StudentsTeachers can make structured changes that encourage students to challenge themselves.
Equity & Diversity What's Permissible Under Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law? A New Legal Settlement ClarifiesThe Florida department of education must send out a copy of the settlement agreement to school boards across the state.
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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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Equity & Diversity Opinion No, Public Education Isn't Too Woke. It's Barely Even AwakeSome politicians claim they want to protect children from "the radical left woke mob," but it's a false narrative, writes Bettina L. Love.
Equity & Diversity Why Pronouncing Student Names Correctly Matters, and How to Get Them RightMany students routinely have their names mispronounced, making school more stressful and less welcoming.
Student Achievement Opinion 4 Ways to Make Summer and After-School Learning EffectiveHigh-quality expanded learning programs can reverse students' disengagement and fill in missing skills.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion What to Watch Out for When Students Have Summer BirthdaysA doctor advises teachers and parents on what pitfalls to watch for when assessing student behavior.
School & District Management The Number One Thing Stressing Out Superintendents Right NowDespite the challenges, most district leaders say they're handling the stress well.
School & District Management Why Are Only a Quarter of School Districts in Texas Led by Women?Women are underrepresented in K-12 school district leadership in Texas— following a trend researchers have long found across the nation.
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Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
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