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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School & District Management Opinion Custom-Built for Student-Athletes, This School Emphasizes BothA private school that believes sports, academics, and personal development go hand-in-hand explains how they do it.
School & District Management 4-Day School Weeks Surge in Popularity Among American AdultsA majority of U.S. adults support 4-day school weeks and paying teachers more, according to a key poll on public attitudes toward schools.
Professional Development Opinion To Improve the Professional Learning Experience, Create a Welcoming EnvironmentShowing school leaders hospitality can in turn encourage them to treat their staffs in a similar fashion.
Student Achievement What the Research Says One Way to Accelerate Student Learning? Set More Challenging GoalsA learning acceleration model helped students perform on grade level after being years behind, study finds
Budget & Finance School Districts Prepare for Major Staffing Cuts as ESSER Winds DownMore than half of district leaders said in a new survey that they may have to cut many of the staff they used COVID relief money to hire.
School & District Management More Superintendents Are Quitting as School Year BeginsObservers say more superintendents abruptly left this summer. "No college football team is firing their coach in August," says one expert.
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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 Free Meals for All Students Is Best Way to Combat Hunger, Report ConcludesSome students say the quality of free meals has declined over the past few years.
School Climate & Safety What the Research Says Restrictions on Suspending Students From School Show Evidence of Being EffectiveNew research suggests restrictions on exclusionary discipline can work with support.
School & District Management Q&A Behind a New Effort to Recruit and Support Progressive School Board CandidatesBy targeting school board races, this political group hopes to recruit candidates who can counter conservative messages.
School & District Management What's Stopping Later School Start Times That Support Teen Sleep? Bus Schedules, for OneSee practical strategies for districts looking to move start times to accommodate teen sleep schedules.
Recruitment & Retention Download DOWNLOADABLE: A Recipe for Creating a School Culture Teachers Don't Want to LeaveIt takes the right combination of hiring the right people, supporting their growth, recognizing their good work, and having fun.
Professional Development Opinion It’s Not Complicated. Instructional Coaches Should Give Clear FeedbackGood teaching isn't an unsolvable mystery. Instructional coaches shouldn't act like it is.
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Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut
Superintendent of Schools
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