Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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.
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.
Student Well-Being & Movement
AI Is Poised to Reshape Social-Emotional Learning. But for Better or Worse?
Educators and researchers are only beginning to understand the implications of the technology.
School & District Management
Opinion
12 Strategies Administrators Can Use to Prevent Staff Burnout (and Their Own)
Creating a healthier school culture begins with building trust, but it doesn't end there.
Families & the Community
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.
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.
Student Well-Being & Movement Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Teens’ Tobacco and Nicotine Use?Answer these seven questions about students’ nicotine and tobacco habits.
Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A A Superintendent Explains Why Her District Is Suing Social Media CompaniesStudent mental health and behavioral issues have become a major drain on district resources as social media use has risen.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion When Students Feel Unlucky, Teachers Can Help Change That AttitudeMindsets matter when it comes to thinking about opportunity. Here’s what new research finds.
School & District Management How Central Offices Can Lay the Groundwork for Tutoring in SchoolsFrom data mining to making master schedules, principals need central offices’ help to implement tutoring.
School & District Management What the Research Says Most Schools Have Early-Warning Systems. Some Kids Are Still Getting LostA study finds that one such system prevented absenteeism among some students but not others.
School & District Management Opinion Restorative Practices Don’t Just Belong in the Classroom. Leaders Should Use Them, TooRespectful conflict resolution, starting meetings with a talking circle, and other ways this administrator is walking the walk.
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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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School Climate & Safety School Dress Codes Often Target Girls. What Happens When Male Teachers Have to Enforce Them?Male teachers say the task can put them in a risky and uncomfortable position.
School & District Management The Average U.S. School Building Dates Back to the End of the Vietnam WarNew federal data highlight widely varying ages and offerings in school buildings nationwide.
Families & the Community Opinion Chronic Absenteeism Has Exploded. What Can Schools Do?The key to addressing this issue is rebuilding the relationship between families and schools.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion There Is a Better Way for Students to Ask for FeedbackAdam Grant draws from a personal example to demonstrate how anyone can get more useful input.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion The #1 Thing My Students Want Their Parents to Know: They're StressedIn my 27 years as an educator, here are four strategies I’ve found to help students cope with stress.
School Climate & Safety Are School Buses Safe? An Expert ExplainsA perennial concern is getting new attention.
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