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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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- Student Well-Being & Movement How Coaches Can Be a Source of Mental Health Support for Student-AthletesCoaches interact with kids all the time and are well placed to support students' mental health—but they need more training.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion How Bad Journalism Encourages Bad Education ResearchFavorable accounts of lackluster studies corrode the credibility of both researchers and reporters.School & District Management It's Not Just Snow Days: How Can Districts Work Extreme Weather Into Their Calendars?Extreme weather that's becoming more frequent is challenging districts with novel choices about when it's safe to stay open.School & District Management Opinion The Single Most Effective Thing Administrators Can Do: Shut Up and ListenBy listening deeply, administrators can create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and can challenge assumptions.School & District Management Download Principals, Are You in Sync With Your Teachers? (Downloadable)New data show some important disconnects between teachers' experiences and principals' perceptions of them.School & District Management Download What District Leaders Need to Know About Teacher Morale (Downloadable)A discussion guide on morale and some key factors shaping how teachers feel about their jobs.
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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.
- 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.Student Well-Being & Movement Should Schools Reward Attendance? What the Experts SayEdWeek talked to experts about the equity of attendance awards, as well as alternatives to awards to encourage students to come to school.School & District Management Q&A Teachers’ Unions Want Every School to Be a Community School. Here’s WhyThe president of the Los Angeles teachers' union on why teachers like community schools—and why some administrators don't.Student Achievement Students Aren’t Rebounding From the Academic Effects of the PandemicIn many cases, gaps are widening, according to new data from assessment provider NWEA.
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