Leadership
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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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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.
Recruitment & Retention This State Is Giving New Teachers Up to $20K to Stay on the Job. But There’s a CatchOklahoma's scholarship program is designed to keep fully trained teachers on the job longer.
Student Well-Being & Movement All Public Schools Can Now Get Free COVID-19 Tests. Here's HowThe Education Department is encouraging schools to share the COVID-19 tests with staff, families, and the broader community.
Student Achievement Opinion Who Better to Serve as Tutors Than Teachers? Here's One Way It's Being DoneAs schools struggle to address learning loss, absenteeism, and staffing, outside organizations are working to fill in.
Student Well-Being & Movement Teletherapy Challenges: Schools Share How to Navigate Mental Health SupportSchools need to invest in the right ingredients to make their teletherapy sessions useful for students.
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.
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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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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.
School Climate & Safety Schools With More Black and Latino Students Likelier to Have PoliceThe finding comes as lawmakers debate boosting numbers of school resource officers in the wake of a deadly Nashville school shooting.
Student Well-Being & Movement No, Being Bullied or Ignored Doesn't Make Kids StrongerTeens with a history of negative peer interactions feel the sting of being bullied or excluded much more than other kids, research shows.
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