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 From Our Research Center Do Students Get Enough Recess? What Teachers ThinkThe EdWeek Research Center surveyed teachers about how much recess their students need, and get.
Student Achievement What the Research Says Why Hasn't Tutoring Been More Effective?Recent studies of tutoring programs show small or no effects. Why?
School & District Management Where School Enrollment Is Declining the Most: What New Research ShowsA new analysis finds enrollment declines are more pronounced in certain types of districts.
School & District Management Opinion The Difference Between 'Solving a Problem' and 'Changing Patterns' in SchoolsAdvice on getting new habits to stick.
School & District Management The Top 10 EdWeek Stories of 2025Readers were highly engaged in stories about reading strategies, and the impact of deep federal cuts to education programs.
Families & the Community Text, Email, App, or Paper Note? How Teachers Like to Communicate With ParentsEducators have different experiences with what works best to keep in touch.
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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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Families & the Community What Americans Really Think of Public SchoolsAmericans continue to give a higher grade to their local schools than to the nation's education system as a whole, a new poll finds.
School & District Management How Schools Make 'Swing Spaces' Feel Like HomeSchool leaders share tips for managing temporary “swing spaces” during renovations, from early planning to making spaces feel like home.
Equity & Diversity Another District Restores a Confederate Name to Its SchoolsThe district dropped Robert E. Lee's name from two buildings in 2020. The Lee name will be back for the 2026-27 year.
Student Well-Being & Movement What Schools Should Do—and Avoid—When Planning Active Shooter DrillsSchools should conduct active shooter drills in a way that minimizes emotional and psychological harm, a new study says.
Student Well-Being & Movement Are Students' Water Bottles Causing Classroom Chaos?Reusable water bottles can cause spills and loud noises in the middle of a lecture. Do they belong in the classroom?
Student Well-Being & Movement The Health Trends Schools Should Be Watching This YearPoor health leads students to miss school. But there are strategies schools can adopt to keep kids healthy.
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut
Superintendent of Schools
Delmar, Delaware