Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Professional Development
Three Ways Principals Are Reinventing Professional Development
Give teachers more ownership over their learning, say principals.
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.
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
Simulations Aim to Prepare Superintendents to Handle Political Controversies
The exercises, delivered virtually or in-person, can help district leaders role-play volatile discussions.
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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Belongingisn’ta slogan—it’sa 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 What Is Driving Youth Mental Health Problems? It's Not Just About Social MediaFocusing too much on one potential cause of the youth mental health crisis could backfire.
School & District Management Rising Tensions From Israel-Hamas War Are Seeping Into SchoolsAs effects of the war reverberate in school communities, schools have federal responsibilities to create discrimination-free environments.
Equity & Diversity The Perception of Suburban Schools as White and Wealthy Needs to Change, Researchers SayThe student body of suburban schools roughly mirrors that of the nation. But a view of suburban schools as mostly white persists.
Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says CDC: Child, Teen Suicide Rates Fell in 2022While adult suicide rates are still climbing, those for school- and college-age Americans dropped.
School & District Management The Missed Opportunity for Public Schools and Climate ChangeMore cities are creating climate action plans, but schools are often left out of the equation.
School & District Management 13 States Bar School Board Members From Getting Paid. Here's Where It's Allowed (Map)There are more calls to increase school board members' pay, or to allow them to be paid at all.
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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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Budget & Finance Schools Used ESSER Funds for After-School Programs. What Happens When the Money Runs Out?Partnerships and blending other funding streams together are two ways to sustain after-school programs, experts say.
School Climate & Safety Video Students Want to Feel Safe at School. Here’s What They’re Asking ForStudents across the country worry school shootings are becoming routine. So they're walking out of school for "common sense" gun laws.
Professional Development Opinion Is Turnkey Training for Educators Really Effective?Just because teachers attend a one-day session doesn't necessarily mean they can turn around and train others.
Equity & Diversity Video State Canceled School Club's Queer Alliance Drag and Donuts, Here's What Students Did NextScarlett Seyler, president of her Florida school's Queer and Ally Alliance club, shares her perspective on legislation restricting LGBTQ+ instruction.
Equity & Diversity Q&A 'Don't Say Gay' Law Impacts Us All, Leader of Queer Student Club SaysThe Florida board of education will meet April 19 to vote on expanding the scope of the Parental Rights in Education law to all grades.
Student Well-Being & Movement A District Playbook to Address Students' Growing Mental Health NeedsTwo national groups will work with 15 districts on ways to support students' mental health and prevent suicide.
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Moore County Schools
Carthage, North Carolina
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut