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.
School & District Management
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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Student Achievement What the Research Says The State of After-School and Summer Programs, in ChartsNew federal data show most schools offer extended-time academic programs, but small percentages of students use them.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Have a Long List of Assignments for Students? You Might Want to Rethink ThatWhen teachers ask too much of students at once, some work will likely fall by the wayside, a phenomenon known as the "smaller tasks" trap.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Am I Anti-Equity? You DecideThe push for equity has taken us into territory where "pro-equity" ideologues are doing destructive things in the education space.
Student Well-Being & Movement White, Brown, Pink: What Different Colors of Noise Mean and How They Can Help LearningWhite noise has been found to help ease symptoms of ADHD, but should teachers play it in class?
Recruitment & Retention Opinion 3 Solutions for the Black Male Teacher ShortageI was well out of college before my mentor persuaded me to become a teacher. Here’s how we can start reaching Black men earlier.
School & District Management What Happens When Educators Win School Board Seats, According to New ResearchA new study explores what happens with student achievement, local charter schools, and teacher pay when educators win school board seats.
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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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Families & the Community Photo Essay PHOTOS: 'It's Just So Hard Not to Smile When We're Doing This'EdWeek photographer Ash Ponders reflects on their day with Cyndi Tercero-Sandoval, a 2023 Leaders To Learn From honoree.
School & District Management Photo Essay PHOTOS: A Superintendent Who Exudes Joy in All ThingsEdWeek photographer Sam Mallon reflects on her day with Richard Tomko, a 2023 Leaders to Learn From honoree.
Families & the Community Parents' Bad Behavior at School Sports Events Has Gotten ExtremeA adult brawl with deadly consequences at a boys' basketball game has renewed concern.
Budget & Finance Schools Are Heading Into a Perfect Financial StormSchool districts will lose the lifeline of COVID relief funds as they struggle with inflated costs and rising economic uncertainty.
Student Well-Being & Movement Surgeon General: Kids Under 14 Should Not Use Social MediaSurgeon General Vivek Murthy said social media threatens kids' ability to develop a healthy identity and sense of self.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Educators, We Must Defend AP African American StudiesIn an open letter to colleagues, a former Florida educator urges teachers to speak out. "No one will save us."
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
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Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut