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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Ignite middle schoolers’ interest in skilled trades with hands-on learning and real-world projects that build future-ready skills.
Budget & Finance How School Districts Can Avoid Costly Mistakes That Make Auditors GrumbleAs ESSER funds expire, districts are looking to prevent costly mistakes that have ripple effects for years.
School & District Management School Boards Are a Political Battleground, But Many Races Still Go UncontestedThere are still many misconceptions about the job of school board members.
School & District Management Opinion Want to Build Pathways for Women to Become Superintendents? Should It Start With Men?When it comes to women in leadership roles, the conversation often turns to how women can support each other. That's not the whole story.
Professional Development Opinion What Is the Role of Instructional Coaches?Here’s why structured conversations are the backbone of effective instructional coaching, says Jim Knight.
Recruitment & Retention How This District Boosted Its Ranks of School Librarians—From WithinA South Carolina district partnered with a local university to grow its own teacher-librarians and fill vacancies.
Student Well-Being & Movement Student Attendance Rates Show Signs of ReboundingAbsenteeism is still a crisis, but new state data show modest progress.
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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.
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Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion What to Tell Students Who Keep to ThemselvesEven introverts feel better than they expect after talking to strangers.
Student Well-Being & Movement Schools Have Been Hit Hard by the Opioid Epidemic. How One Program Is Trying to HelpEducators and health experts discussed how partnerships between school districts and public health organizations could protect students.
Recruitment & Retention What the Research Says How to Keep Science Teachers in the Schools That Need Them MostProfessional connections can be key to retaining educators for STEM courses.
Equity & Diversity To Make Schools Inclusive, Listen to StudentsIn a virtual summit they planned, students outlined how teachers and administrators can make schools more inclusive.
Families & the Community Teachers Say a New Parents' Bill of Rights Doesn't Solve Schools' ProblemsThree teachers worry that a proposed federal law would drive a wedge between parents and educators.
Budget & Finance Letter to the Editor Federal Funds Should Be Prioritized to Support Mental HealthA psychologist urges districts to invest in social-emotional and mental health supports—above all others—in this letter to the editor.
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Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Moore County Schools
Carthage, North Carolina
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Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut