Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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.
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.
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.
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?
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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Learn how leadership teams can increase alignment and evaluate every program, practice, and purchase against a clear strategic plan.
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Ignite middle schoolers’ interest in skilled trades with hands-on learning and real-world projects that build future-ready skills.
School & District Management Student School Board Members Want a Seat at the Table, Not Just a Pat on the BackFormer student school board members have formed an organization to support peers who serve in the tricky role.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Why a Gratitude Journal for Students Is a Good IdeaThe emotional experience of gratitude is complex. Here's what teachers need to know.
Families & the Community Parents Don’t Know When Their Kids Have Fallen Behind. Report Cards Could Be the ProblemParents rely on report cards to gauge whether their kids are on track academically. But they might be misleading, a survey shows.
School Climate & Safety Explainer What Is Restraint and Seclusion? An ExplainerRestraint and seclusion are dangerous practices that are used to control students with disabilities, experts say.
School & District Management Should School Board Members Be Paid? More Districts Are Trying It OutSome school boards are trying to attract more diverse candidate slates. But it's still unknown whether paying members helps.
School & District Management Opinion When Should School Leaders Address Controversies Like the Israel-Hamas War?We need places committed to cultivating discussion, promoting understanding, and helping sort fact from fiction. Schools can provide that.
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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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Recruitment & Retention Q&A A District Raised All Teacher Salaries, Some by Almost 22K. How It's WorkingLeaders said condensing the district's 16-tier pay scale was just one of the tools they used.
Student Achievement What the Latest Student Test Results Reveal: 5 Things to KnowAcademic achievement is improving more quickly in math. But the data are hard to interpret.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion How to Help Students Back Off From Their PerfectionismPerfectionism doesn’t make students more likely to be successful, research says. Here’s what you need to know.
Professional Development Opinion What Do Educators Want From Professional Development?Traditional PD often overlooks the authenticity and relevancy that teachers need for ongoing professional growth.
Student Well-Being & Movement Video After Losing 4 Students to Fentanyl, This District Launched an Anti-Overdose CampaignThis Texas district had four students die from fentanyl overdoses in a single summer. A look at their fight to keep students alive.
School & District Management Federal Rule Could Require Overtime Pay for More School EmployeesA proposed rule would raise the minimum salary threshold for employees who qualify for overtime pay.
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Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
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