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.
School Climate & Safety How a New Training Eases Teachers' Anxiety About Emergency DrillsThe training incorporates mental health support into emergency preparedness.
Student Well-Being & Movement Should Teens Start School Later? Educators Have Strong FeelingsSome love it. Others say it's logistically impossible.
Student Well-Being & Movement Meet 7 School Therapy Dogs That Support Student and Staff Well-BeingIn honor of National Dog Day, check out the furry faces of therapy dogs working in schools.
School & District Management Tulsa Maintains Accreditation, Averting State Control—For NowBut the district's school board president issued an unusual rebuke to Oklahoma's top education official.
Student Well-Being & Movement LGBTQ+ Students With Affirming Schools Report Lower Suicide Risk, Survey FindsAccess to inclusive history, gender-neutral restrooms, and supportive clubs reduces LGBTQ+ students' suicide risk, says a report by The Trevor Project.
School & District Management What Do Principals Carry Around All Day? 3 Leaders Share Their EssentialsOn the move most of the day, these principals learned what tools they need to keep close at hand.
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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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Student Well-Being & Movement With a New COVID Variant Rising, Some Schools Revert to Former Safety MeasuresCOVID-19 precautions like testing and masking are back on the table for districts trying to head off a surge in absences.
Student Achievement Why Districts’ Initial Learning Recovery Efforts Missed the MarkResearch suggests schools struggled to meet initial targets, regardless of the intervention recipe they selected.
Student Well-Being & Movement Video How This School Uses Architecture and Design to Improve Mental HealthJohn Lewis Elementary School in Washington, D.C., was designed with mental health in mind. It’s become a model for the district.
Budget & Finance Opinion What Districts Need When Investing Their FundsHere's how you can decide if your district's recovery dollars are going to the right interventions.
Student Well-Being & Movement Seattle District Sues Social Media Companies Over Students' Mental HealthThe district says it has had to hire additional mental health professionals to meet students' growing mental health needs.
School Climate & Safety A 6-Year-Old Shot His Teacher. Who Should Be Held Responsible?The wounded teacher got her students to safety. Elementary-aged school shooters are very rare, data show.
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