Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Student Well-Being & Movement
How a District Used Data to Fight Students' Gambling and Vaping
School officials figured out when kids faced the most pressure and worked from there.
School & District Management
On Capitol Hill, Relieved Principals Press for Even More Federal Support
With the fiscal 2026 budget maintaining level K-12 funding, principals look to the future.
Budget & Finance
How Do Schools Solve a Problem Like Property Taxes?
Politicians or activists in at least 10 states are pitching the end of one of schools' chief revenue sources.
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
Texas Leader Named Superintendent of the Year
The 2026 superintendent of the year has led his district through rapid growth amid a local housing boom.
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 Opinion Your School Improvement Plan Will Only Work If You Do ThisA school improvement plan shouldn’t just be an afterthought. Here are four essential questions to make it count.Recruitment & Retention Letter to the Editor Teacher Housing Is a Critical Need in Native CommunitiesWe can't forget about Indian lands school districts when talking about teacher housing, says this letter to the editor.School Climate & Safety Could Panic Buttons Save Lives in a School Shooting? More Schools Think SoThere's legislative momentum to require panic alarm systems in schools. But many districts are installing the systems without a mandate.School & District Management White House to Principals: Talk to Parents About Gun SafetyOne principal advised being practical, not political, in messaging to parents about firearms.Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says 5 Ways Schools Can Find Homeless Students That They Might OverlookAs numbers of homeless children surge, new research shows how schools can do a better job of finding them.Equity & Diversity Opinion 2 Billion People Celebrate Lunar New Year. Your Class Can, TooMany school districts are putting the upcoming holiday on their calendars. Guests, music, food, and red envelopes can help bring the festival alive.
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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.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on How Schools Can Elevate Their CTE Offerings
CTE is evolving to meet the demands of a high-tech economy by including AI literacy, advanced technical skills, and real-world experience.
- 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.Recruitment & Retention Q&A What Will Teacher Shortages Look Like in 2024 and Beyond? A Researcher Weighs InTuan Nguyen has been collecting teacher-vacancy data for years now. He shares what he's learned so far and his forecast for future turnover.School & District Management What District Leaders Were Reading This Year: Top 10 StoriesWhat were the most pressing issues for school district leaders in 2023?
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Moore County Schools
Carthage, North Carolina
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut