Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
School Climate & Safety
States Push AI Weapons Detection as Part of School Safety
Three states are considering whether to require weapons-detection systems at school entrances.
School & District Management
Principal Turnover Went Down in This State. But That’s Not the End of the Story
North Carolina lowered its principal attrition rate. Those who stay report working conditions haven’t changed.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Jury Finds Meta Platforms Harm Children. Why School Districts Are Eyeing This Verdict
A trial scheduled for this summer pits school districts against social media companies.
School & District Management
Superintendents Increasingly Report Economic Pressures on Their Districts
Nevertheless, most superintendents hope to remain in their current roles next year, a new survey finds.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Parents and Kids Feel Shut Out of Policymaking. What Schools Should Know
New survey reveals parents and kids want more voice in government decisions.
School & District Management
Opinion
‘This Isn’t Working’: Educators Share Unsolicited Advice for District Leaders
How can superintendents improve student outcomes—without micromanaging teachers?
School & District Management
Opinion
We’re Not Preparing Principals for the Real Job of School Leadership
A shocking amount of school leadership is not about students. It is about adults.
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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How should districts govern AI in schools? Learn practical strategies for policies, safety, transparency, as well as responsible adoption.
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The Science of Reading transformed K-3 literacy. Now it's time to extend that focus to students in grades 6 through 12.
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Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
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- Student Well-Being & Movement Flu Is Hitting Schools Hard as Community Cases SurgeSome schools have closed buildings as flu cases have surged.School & District Management Minneapolis Schools Close in Wake of Deadly Shooting, Immigration EnforcementThe districtwide closure marks a departure from schools' responses to ICE presence.Student Well-Being & Movement What Will Scaled-Back Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Mean for Schools?Schools could encounter new questions about which vaccines are required.Recruitment & Retention How This District Works to Attract and Retain Hard-to-Find CTE InstructorsCTE instructors are difficult to hire and retain. This district uses external connections and internal resources to support its program.Professional Development What It Looks Like to Put Teachers in Charge of Their Own PDTeachers say they want more choice in their professional learning. One principal found a solution.School & District Management How These School Leaders Stop the Distractions That Steal Learning TimeCellphones "are a huge time waster," said one principal.
Reading & Literacy
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Literacy Leadership?
Answer 7 questions about the role of leadership in reading and literacy practices and curriculum.
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As someone who’s been deeply involved in the fight to reduce chronic absenteeism in the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, I’m pleased to share how our whole-community approach is bringing students back to the classroom and improving school culture. Chronic absenteeism has plagued schools across the nation, so this challenge isn’t unique to our district—which serves a diverse and growing student population in Las Vegas and its surrounding communities—but we are using some unique tools to address it. As a result we’re seeing a shift: our district has reduced chronic absenteeism by an estimated 9% in just one academic year.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About The District Academic Officer Persona?
The district academic officer is a key player when it comes to purchasing. Test your knowledge of this key buyer persona and see how your results stack up with your peers.
Classroom Technology
Spotlight
Spotlight on Blended Learning
This Spotlight will help you analyze key research on school tech use, explore strategies for engaging virtual instruction, and more.
- School & District Management From Our Research Center The Widespread Effects of Immigration Enforcement on Schools, in ChartsEducators working with immigrant families report student anxiety and absences in a new national survey.Professional Development Teachers Need Help Reaching Teens Who Missed Basic Reading Skills. Can PD Help?There are far fewer PD providers to train secondary teachers on reading fundamentals.Professional Development Video How One District Is Getting Secondary Teachers Up to Speed on Reading SupportA district invests in improving secondary teachers' knowledge to help students needing reading support.Professional Development Opinion Calling Yourself a 'Lead Learner' Doesn't Make It SoAs an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. There's a way to change that.Budget & Finance A School District Almost Had to Close Mid-Year. What Happened?A school district's close call with financial despair offers a reminder that school funding is perennially precarious.School & District Management Q&A A Blue Ribbon Schools Winner Reflects on the National Program's EndThe Trump administration abruptly canceled the program this summer.
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Los Gatos, California
Human Resources Director
Los Gatos, California
Superintendent of Schools
Prince Georges County, Maryland
Superintendent, Norristown Area School District
Norristown, Pennsylvania