Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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
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.
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.
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 Q&A Gratitude and Growth Mindset: A Student Makes the Case for Better Mental Health in SchoolsAddressing student mental health has become a top priority for many districts.
School & District Management Superintendents Share the Lessons They've Learned From ESSER—and Look AheadThe four finalists for the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year award reflected on the lessons they learned from pandemic relief aid.
School Climate & Safety What the Research Says A Snapshot of Crime and Safety in SchoolsThe latest federal data show fewer crime and drug incidents in high schools in the 2021-22 school year.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Students Like Easy Work. Here's How to Break ThatDon’t assume students avoid effort because they’re lazy. They may be confusing effort with failure to make progress.
School & District Management Opinion Why I Told an Excellent Teacher It Was Time to Leave TeachingLeadership means being honest, even when it might go against the immediate needs of your school.
Student Well-Being & Movement Three Things Schools Should Know About Student GriefGrief among young people often goes unacknowledged, which can hinder students' ability to cope with it, psychologists say.
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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 & District Management K-12 Enrollment Rebounds in Upper Grades as Lower Grades Remain Below Pre-Pandemic LevelsInconsistent patterns of enrollment declines pose challenges for district leaders in areas like staffing and facilities.
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.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota