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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
Simulations Aim to Prepare Superintendents to Handle Political Controversies
The exercises, delivered virtually or in-person, can help district leaders role-play volatile discussions.
School & District Management
Project 2025 Group Targets Undocumented Students' Access to Free Education
While some states are currently challenging undocumented students' right to free schooling, it remains federal law.
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.
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 Counselor-to-Student Ratios Show Improvement, But Looming Fiscal Cliff May Threaten GainsSchool counselor ratios have improved, but advocates warn schools could lose mental health resources as pandemic-relief dollars dissipate.School & District Management Songs, Hugs, Haircuts: How Principals Make Morning Greetings FunHow principals set the tone for the day with their morning announcements.Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says Unsafe Health Claims Dominate Social Media. Health Class Can Give Students Vetting ToolsTeenagers need better tools to avoid health misinformation, a new analysis finds.School & District Management Super Bowl Districts Face Super-Sized Call: Should They Cancel Class for a Victory Parade?Concerned about absenteeism, district leaders face tough decisions about days off for community events.School & District Management When Schools Merge, Principals Must Forge a New Culture. Here’s HowPrincipals must focus on building new relationships, inside and outside the school.School & District Management How Well Are Schools Doing? Not Great, Say Most Adults and TeensChallenges schools are facing—such as teacher shortages and rising student mental health problems—are shaping public opinion.
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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 Download Four Pillars of Effective Teletherapy in Schools: A Downloadable GuideUse our new resource to help guide you through the logistics of setting up a program in your school.Budget & Finance 2023 in School Finance: Legal Fights, School Choice Debates, Persistent InequitiesHighlights of the year in school finance coverage include school funding lawsuits, private school choice legislation, and the looming financial storms brewing.School & District Management Principals Have an Increasingly Tough Gig. Enter the Principal CoachCoaches can help principals look after their own well-being and delegate responsibility.School & District Management What Principals Were Reading This Year: Top 10 StoriesThe stories that resonated most with administrators provide a glimpse of the myriad issues they had to grapple with.School & District Management What the Research Says 10 Education Studies You Should Know From 2023These studies yielded new insights on social media, ChatGPT, and math, among other topics.School & District Management Racial and Gender Disparities in the Superintendent's Office, in ChartsA study of America's second-largest state adds to research detailing deep gender and racial disparities in districts’ top positions.
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Moore County Schools
Carthage, North Carolina
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut