Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Professional Development
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.
Budget & Finance
4 Ways States Could Reduce Property Taxes—And What It Means for Schools
Budgets beware: States are eyeing property-tax caps, exemptions, or eliminating them altogether.
School & District Management
Video
Meet the 2026 Superintendent of the Year
A Texas schools chief says his leadership is inspired by his own difficulties in school.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Want Kids to Have Better SEL Skills? Try Using Sports
In a panel discussion, district leaders and an expert discuss why sports is a great place to learn life skills.
School & District Management
Simulations Aim to Prepare Superintendents to Handle Political Controversies
The exercises, delivered virtually or in-person, can help district leaders role-play volatile discussions.
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.
1 / 7
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Discover the latest dyscalculia research insights, state-level policy trends, and classroom strategies to make math more accessible for all.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Belongingisn’ta slogan—it’sa leadership strategy. Learn what research shows actually works to improve attendance, culture, and learning.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Learn how leadership teams can increase alignment and evaluate every program, practice, and purchase against a clear strategic plan.
Student Well-Being & Movement A New School Year, a New COVID-19 Variant. What Are Schools to Do?School is starting, a new COVID-19 variant is circulating, and cases are rising. Here's advice for schools.
Student Well-Being & Movement Schools Can Help Students Maintain Medicaid Coverage. Here's HowThese new resources can help administrators, teachers, and school nurses get the word out.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Stop Talking About ‘Gaps’ in Education—Talk About HarmThe frequently used term obscures the racism operating behind it, writes Bettina L. Love.
Families & the Community Video Tips From Acclaimed Teachers: Navigating the Family DynamicState teachers of the year offer advice on how to build and manage parent and family relationships.
Budget & Finance Pa. Hasn't Fixed Its School Funding System, and Educators Are FrustratedAfter Pennsylvania's school funding formula was deemed unconstitutional, state legislators failed to come up with a solution this session.
Professional Development Opinion Educators Want to Connect With Colleagues. Learning Networks Offer That OpportunityEducators need to up their learning, as well as connect with colleagues near and far. Here's how one group made that happen.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
In this roundtable, special education administrators will share real-world strategies for building programs that support student growth w...
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
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.
-
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion The Real Reason Why Students ProcrastinateUnderstanding what drives procrastination can help students learn how to overcome it, explains a clinical psychologist.
Recruitment & Retention 4 Actions Districts and States Can Take to Increase Staff DiversityA report offers concrete steps for districts, charter organizations, and states to boost the racial diversity of their K-12 workforce.
Families & the Community Poll: Parents Don't Want Schools to Focus on Culture WarsTwo-thirds of voters and parents aren't worried about teachers indoctrinating kids or teaching CRT, according to a December 2022 poll.
School & District Management Opinion Your School Leadership Needs More Student VoiceWhen one Virginia principal moved from middle school to high school, he knew he would need to find new ways of soliciting student feedback.
Student Achievement What the Research Says Accelerate Learning: Takeaways From Other CountriesAmid a persistent global lag in student achievement, here's what some countries are doing to help students catch up.
Student Well-Being & Movement Video This School Is a Model for Wellness and Student Learning. See WhyThe first high school to be WELL Certified at the gold level hopes to serve as inspiration to others.
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Moore County Schools
Carthage, North Carolina
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut