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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- Student Achievement From Our Research Center Who's the Real Audience for A-F and Numeric Grades? Hint: It's Not the StudentsTraditional grading systems help parents—as well as colleges and universities—get a sense of how students are doing, educators say.Budget & Finance From Our Research Center When ESSER Funds Are Gone, Here's Where Districts May Turn to Fill GapsDistricts will look to a range of funding sources to cover the services they've paid for in recent years with a surge of federal money.School & District Management A New Study Details Gender and Racial Disparities in the Superintendent's OfficeWomen and people of color are less likely than their white male counterparts to be appointed superintendent directly from a principal post.Student Achievement What the Research Says U.S. Teenagers Decline in Global Test of Math, But Hold Steady in Reading, ScienceThe Program for International Student Assessment shows U.S. students lost less ground than their global peers during the pandemic.Recruitment & Retention 'Lesson Planning in the Laundry Room': What Housing for Teachers Looks LikeFrom converted schools and tiny houses, to shiny new complexes, districts have tackled new ideas to make sure their teachers can live nearby.Student Well-Being & Movement How Districts Can Keep After-School and Summer Learning Alive After ESSER Dries UpRoughly 8 in 10 school districts spent some of their federal COVID relief funds on after-school or summer learning.
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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.
- Equity & Diversity Are the Culture Wars Making Students Less Tolerant?Fights over lessons on race and racism, LGBTQ+ issues, and books are infiltrating schools even in one of the nation's most diverse states.School Climate & Safety Students Push Schools to Overhaul Dress Codes: Their Success Stories and Lessons LearnedHow girls and LGBTQ+ students punished for dress code violations fought to overhaul district policies.School Climate & Safety High School Students Challenge Dress Code After Girls' Photos Were CensoredAfter 80 girls' yearbook photos were censored in one high school in Florida, then-freshman Riley O'Keefe fought to change the dress code.School Climate & Safety How Athletes Suspended for Wearing Sports Bras to Practice Changed the Dress CodeThirteen track athletes were suspended for wearing sports bras to practice. They fought the decision and pushed for a changed dress code.School Climate & Safety Nonbinary Child's Long Hair Results in Suspension, Dress Code Amended After Legal BattleMagnolia ISD in Texas suspended a then-11-year-old nonbinary child for having long hair until a lawsuit forced a gender neutral dress code policy.Equity & Diversity Laws That Limit Teaching About Race and Gender Imperil Music InstructionMusic educators in states with laws restricting discussions of race, gender, and sexuality aren't sure how to explain spirituals or jazz.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut