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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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- School Climate & Safety 'Cascade of Failures' in Response to Uvalde School Shooting, Investigation FindsThe long-awaited federal review emphasized law enforcement failures, but also noted lapses in the district's safety policies.School & District Management Recruitment Strategy? Teachers React to 4-Day School WeeksA new survey asks educators how the schedule would affect their likelihood of taking a job.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.
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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 Teen Morale and Optimism Are on the Rise. Are You Surprised?Some teens say making it through the worst of the pandemic gave them a new sense of hope and resilience.Student Well-Being & Movement From Our Research Center What Would Motivate Teens to Work Harder in School? The Chance to Redo AssignmentsIf you thought being enthusiastic and personable were the best ways to motivate teenagers, then think again.Equity & Diversity Opinion To End Discipline Disparities Affecting Students of Color, Challenge the Status QuoTeachers and leaders can take specific steps to create humanizing rather than punitive environments.School & District Management The School District That's Enrolling Ukrainian Refugees—and Hiring Their ParentsThe Topeka, Kan., district has hired Ukrainian refugees in multiple roles, helping provide stability to families uprooted by war.Student Well-Being & Movement How Districts Can Respond to a Student's SuicideA student's death by suicide is a particularly challenging crisis for school leaders to navigate, and it comes with the risk of "contagion."School Climate & Safety A Superintendent Left His Gun in a School Restroom. A Student Found ItA Texas superintendent has resigned after a student found his gun unattended. The incident follows debates over arming teachers.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut