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 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.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Gamifying the Classroom: How to Help Students Find Their ‘Flow’Rewards can make studying feel more like a game. Here’s how to do it right.
Equity & Diversity Race Is a Big Factor in School Closures. What You Need to KnowDistricts are more likely to close majority Black schools, researcher says.
Recruitment & Retention What Slogan Would You Use to Recruit Teachers? Educators Weigh InThe U.S. Department of Education has called its campaign 'Teachers: Leaders Shaping Lives.' How do EdWeek readers' slogans compare?
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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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School & District Management Advocacy Is a Key Duty for Principals, TooPrincipals don't always consider themselves advocates, but a Maryland principal says advocacy goes hand in hand with school leadership.
School Climate & Safety Do Schools Use Threat Assessment Fairly? In This State, There’s Little Data So FarIt's supposed to separate small incidents from true concerns, but data from Texas suggests inconsistency in what's considered a threat.
Equity & Diversity Reparations for Black Americans: How K-12 Schools Fit InCities, states, and school districts are studying ways to atone for past injustices and prevent future ones, including in K-12 education.
School & District Management 3 Things We Now Know About SuperintendentsThey’re among the most influential people in public education, but our knowledge about superintendents has been limited.
School Climate & Safety Schools Turn to AI to Detect Weapons. But Some Question the Tech's EffectivenessSchools have turned to AI systems to screen for weapons, but some have reported false alarms, missed weapons, and logistical concerns.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Teachers Can Make the World of Difference in a Child's LifeThe roots of resilience in one student’s story thrived largely from the support of caring adults.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut