Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Student Well-Being & Movement
Looking for SEL's Benefits? Good Implementation Is Key, Experts Say
How well an SEL program is implemented is critical for achieving the outcomes that research promises.
Families & the Community
How K-12 Parents Feel About Immigration Enforcement Near Schools
The latest national poll found most parnets opposing ICE enforcement at or near schools.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Millions of Students Attend Schools Near Toxic Sites, a New Study Shows
The study explores schools' proximity to hazardous sites and students' exposure to pollutants.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
Is Your School’s SEL Strategy Working? The Questions Every Educator Should Ask
The evidence for social and emotional learning is strong, but the field is messy.
Student Achievement
These Districts Turned Summer School Into an Inviting Destination for Students
Community partnerships helped with scheduling challenges. Themed programs heightened student interest.
Student Well-Being & Movement
School Counselors See Rising Trauma Linked to Immigration Enforcement
The school staff whose job it is to support students say they see major signs of emotional distress.
Student Achievement
The Case for Reading Tutoring Before 3rd Grade, Not After
New research suggests virtual tutoring can boost literacy learning before kids begin to struggle.
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 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.
School & District Management From Our Research Center How Emotionally Intelligent Are School and District Leaders? We Asked TeachersAsked about traits like empathy, teachers rated principals higher than they rated district leaders.
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This paper presents four strategies successful schools have adopted to align their purpose with family priorities, build durable skills, ...
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Moving From Awareness to Engagement for Neurodiverse And Autistic Students
See how schools can better support neurodiverse and autistic students, addressing barriers, elevating strengths, and building more inclusive classrooms for all.
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Belonging has become an imperative for school and district leaders navigating attendance challenges, disengagement, and staff strain. Belonging is not abstract—actions to promote belonging are central to performance and culture.
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What happens when educators get the tools to turn student curiosity into action? See how one D.C. school partnered with CYBER.ORG to laun...
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School & District Management Women of Color Bring Special Strengths to the Superintendency, New Research SuggestsThey have deep expertise in instructional leadership and a facility for working with stakeholders and managing thorny social issues.
Equity & Diversity When Graduation Dress Codes Clash With Students' Cultural ExpressionStudents have sued to wear culturally significant items at graduation, and some states have also passed legislation protecting the practice.
Student Achievement Opinion How Do We Measure Student Engagement? A School Created Its Own App to Find OutThe school-created app enables students to share their feedback on lessons and teachers to find out what students are saying.
School Climate & Safety Teachers Agree on Most School Safety Issues, Except GunsTeachers agree on their schools' top safety concerns, but they're divided over a policy that's extensively debated after school shootings.
School & District Management 3 Principles to Help School and District Leaders Build Better Relationships With TeachersCommunication, capacity building, and a willingness to fail are key tenets of relationship-building, school and district leaders say.
Equity & Diversity Laws on Trans, Nonbinary Student Pronouns Put Teachers in a BindUnder laws passed in nine states, teachers don't have to use students’ pronouns and names if they don’t align with their assigned sex.
North Smithfield, RI - Superintendent of Schools
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Superintendent, Wayne Westland Community Schools
Wayne County, Michigan
Superintendent, Wayne Westland Community Schools
Wayne County, Michigan