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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- 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.School & District Management Opinion Want to Drive Student Learning and Instruction? Pick 3 PrioritiesBy focusing on fewer objectives, schools can accomplish more and have a greater impact.Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says What Educators Need to Know About the 'Epidemic of Loneliness' Among StudentsLoneliness could hurt student learning and worsen mental health problems, experts say.
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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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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.
- School & District Management Schools Can Use These Little-Known, Unlimited Funds to Make Their Buildings GreenerDistricts can reclaim a substantial portion of the cost of green building improvements through a little-known federal provision.Recruitment & Retention Looking to Recruit and Retain Younger Employees? Speak Their LanguageWorkplace experts provide ways for education administrators to bridge generational communication divides.School Climate & Safety Q&A 'I'm Not Even a Gun Person': A Superintendent's Decision to Arm TeachersJohn Scheu has led two districts through the process of creating armed response teams of staff members who serve as a first line of defense.Student Well-Being & Movement From Our Research Center Students Are Missing School Because They're Too Anxious to Show UpStudents regularly miss school because of anxiety, depression, and sadness, according to a recent EdWeek Research Center survey.School & District Management MAP: How Much Voter Support Schools Need to Fix Their Buildings, by StateIn most states, school district bonds can pass with support from a simple majority of voters. Ten states require more support.School Climate & Safety Opinion I Combed Through 81 Studies on School Discipline. Here’s What Educators Need to KnowA school discipline researcher offers evidence-based considerations for closing discipline disparities in schools.
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