Leadership
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Equity & Diversity
Obituary
Jesse Jackson, Advocate for Equitable K-12 Funding and Curbing Youth Violence, Has Died at 84
The reverend and long-time civil rights advocate was a two-time presidential candidate.
School & District Management
What School Leaders Should Do When Parents Are Detained (DOWNLOADABLE)
School leaders are increasingly in need of guidance due to heightened immigration enforcement.
School & District Management
Opinion
Why Bad Bunny’s Half-Time Performance Was a Case Study for School Leadership
The megastar’s show was an invitation in a challenging moment. Did you catch it?
School & District Management
Video
‘I Want to Be Human’: 2026 Superintendent of the Year on Leadership
A Texas superintendent 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
Simulations Aim to Prepare Superintendents to Handle Political Controversies
The exercises, delivered virtually or in-person, can help district leaders role-play volatile discussions.
Professional Development
Three Ways Principals Are Reinventing Professional Development
Give teachers more ownership over their learning, say principals.
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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- School & District Management Superintendent of the Year Focuses on How to ‘Do More’ in MinnesotaThe 2024 winner of the national honor didn't want to spend pandemic relief funds "in the way that we’ve always spent our money."Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A A Teachers' Guide for Managing Climate Anxiety in the ClassroomExperts share research-backed tips for teachers on how to respond to students' complicated feelings about climate change.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.
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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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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.
- School & District Management In Their Own Words 'What Happened to Sherman?': A Principal Who Can't Shake the Memory of One Special StudentCatherine Diezi shared her love for literature with staff and students. She'll remember how that transformed their lives.School & District Management In Their Own Words 'The Kids Never Once Doubted I Loved Them': A Principal's Deep Connections With StudentsThis Kansas middle school principal will remember the decades-long relationships she's built with students.Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A Why This District Equips High School Students With NaloxoneAddressing student substance abuse should be a collaboration between schools and the community, according to a district leader.School & District Management How to Support Male School Leaders of Color. 6 Tips From a District-University PartnershipChicago schools and National Louis University are working to increase school leaders who are Black and Latino men.School & District Management Opinion Did Districts Really Do That? Some of Their Worst DecisionsAt times, districts make changes without consulting other members of the school community or considering the consequences.School & District Management From Clever Fun to Destructive Chaos: Here's How Social Media Is Intensifying Senior PranksSenior pranks are going viral on social media platforms, for better or worse.
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut