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.
Student Well-Being & Movement Why America Has a Youth Mental Health Crisis, and How Schools Can HelpSchools are on the front lines of what the U.S. Surgeon General has called “the defining public health crisis of our time.”
Student Well-Being & Movement Rural Districts Get Creative Amid a Spike in Students’ Mental Health NeedsRural districts don't have the same resources as more urban districts to scale up mental health services despite similar levels of need.
Student Well-Being & Movement In Their Own Words LGBTQ+ Student Perspective: At School, ‘My Safety Didn’t Feel Like the Priority’For Landon Callahan, mental health challenges and substance use became easier to manage once he came out as a transgender man.
Student Well-Being & Movement In Their Own Words LGBTQ+ Student Perspective: ‘My School’s GSA Saved My Life’Esmée Silverman came to the realization that they were transgender in high school, but thought about suicide constantly during their freshman year.
Student Well-Being & Movement In Their Own Words LGBTQ+ Student Perspective: Mental Health Challenges ‘Come With the Territory’Imani Sims says it's rare to come across fellow members of the LGBTQ+ community who do not have difficulties with their mental health.
School Climate & Safety Does Facial Recognition Technology Make Schools Safer? What Educators Need to KnowNew York has banned facial recognition technology in schools. Here’s what experts say schools need to consider before using it.
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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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School & District Management 5 Mistakes Schools Make When Building SEL ProgramsExperts weigh in on how to avoid parental and community backlash against social-emotional learning initiatives.
School & District Management 3 Questions to Help Districts Find the Right SuperintendentA superintendent sets a district's tone for, potentially, years to come. Making sure the right person takes the job is no small task.
Student Achievement Opinion Grade Inflation Teaches Students We Don't Mean What We SayEducation leaders need to stand up for rigor, and they need to support classroom teachers who are committed to putting that into practice.
Equity & Diversity Opinion There's a Difference Between Equity and Equality. Schools Need to Understand ThatEquity looks different depending on the situation, and it's not always straightforward. That can cause confusion.
Student Well-Being & Movement Principals Share 3 Tips for Centering Mental Health in SchoolsBuilding supportive communities within and outside the school is key, say principals.
School & District Management Should School Boards Go Local or Look Afar for the Next Superintendent? That DependsRising turnover at the top is forcing more school districts to undertake the daunting task of finding a new superintendent.
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