Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Professional Development
Three Ways Principals Are Reinventing Professional Development
Give teachers more ownership over their learning, say principals.
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.
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
Simulations Aim to Prepare Superintendents to Handle Political Controversies
The exercises, delivered virtually or in-person, can help district leaders role-play volatile discussions.
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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Belongingisn’ta slogan—it’sa 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.
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.
Student Achievement Opinion What Many Advocates—and Critics—Get Wrong About 'Equitable Grading'Traditional grading encompasses more than academic performance. Is that what we want?
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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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Budget & Finance 4 Financial Headaches Schools May Not Be Able to Avoid This YearHiring challenges, new and potentially expensive state laws, and intensive audits are on the horizon.
School & District Management Leader To Learn From This Leader Partners With Students to Build a More Sustainable Future for Her DistrictUnder LeeAnn Kittle's leadership, the Denver district has implemented an ambitious climate action plan.
Families & the Community Leader To Learn From Absenteeism Was a Big Problem in This District. A New Strategy Is Getting ResultsSharon Bradley remembers how it felt to miss school for reasons outside her control.
School & District Management Leader To Learn From With a Steady Hand, a Superintendent Guides Her District Through Big ChangesWhen Aleesia Johnson became superintendent of the Indianapolis schools, Indiana’s largest district needed much more than a patch job.
Student Achievement Leader To Learn From An Unorthodox Plan to Pay Students to Write Curriculum Is Raising AchievementFor Kate Maxlow, the director of curriculum in Hampton City, Va., engaging students and improving academic achievement go hand in hand.
Families & the Community Leader To Learn From A Former Teacher Turns Classroom Prowess Into Partnerships With FamiliesAna Pasarella maximizes her community's assets to put students first.
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Moore County Schools
Carthage, North Carolina
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Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut