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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- 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.Equity & Diversity Opinion I Am Jewish and an Educator. Where Do I Stand With Equity Advocates Today?Most educators don't know how to address the Israel-Hamas war, but there are some things they can do right now.School & District Management Video Video: Emotional Intelligence, ExplainedA look at what emotional intelligence is and why it matters for educational leaders.
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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.
- Student Achievement Photo Essay PHOTOS: A Leader Who Affects Everyone He EncountersEdWeek photographer Valerie Plesch reflects on her day with Anthony Vargas, a 2023 Leaders To Learn From honoree.Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A Schools Can Transform Student Mental Health. Here's How One District Leader Did ItAndria Amador teamed up with a renowned hospital and university to build a pipeline of mental health workers for the Boston school district.School & District Management Leader To Learn From Transforming a School District, One Relationship at a TimeRichard Tomko of Belleville, N.J., schools wants to build an early foundation for students and help those with disabilities flourish.Budget & Finance Leader To Learn From Giving Students a Say in School Spending? A District Leader's Bold Idea Pays OffCyndi Tercero-Sandoval's initiative empowers students by allowing them to vote on how portions of their school's budgets will be spent.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.
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut