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.
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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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Belongingisn’ta slogan—it’sa leadership strategy. Learn what research shows actually works to improve attendance, culture, and learning.
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Learn how leadership teams can increase alignment and evaluate every program, practice, and purchase against a clear strategic plan.
Budget & Finance Quiz Many District Leaders Fail to Think Strategically About Spending. What Gets in Their Way?School districts face enormous pressure to make smart decisions when they’re buying academic resources.
School & District Management How These Principals Are Solving the Thorniest K-12 ChallengesPrincipals from across the nation discuss AI, cellphone use, and the well-being of students.
Budget & Finance School Districts Prepare to Go Without Some Federal Funds Next YearSome school finance chiefs are preparing for worst-case scenarios as federal funding uncertainty persists.
Families & the Community How Public Schools Can Defend Their Work—Without Tripping Into Political DebatesSchools should use clear messaging to connect with parents and communities, researchers recommend.
Student Well-Being & Movement Social-Emotional Learning Linked to Higher Math and Reading Test ScoresA Yale study finds that explicitly teaching students SEL skills can have big academic payoffs.
Families & the Community Opinion 'Constant Anxiety': What a Chicago Teacher Witnesses as ICE SwarmsWhat federal immigration agents are doing in Chicago doesn't look like democracy, an educator says.
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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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Recruitment & Retention Opinion How to Make Teachers Want to Stay at Your SchoolAn instructional coach shares five essential practices for teacher retention.
Student Well-Being & Movement How All That Masculinity Content Online Really Makes Boys FeelNearly every boy in a new survey says they've seen content online about body image or appearance.
Families & the Community Opinion Parent-School Partnerships Can Drive Academic Gains. Here's HowThis family-engagement advocate says collaboration has a track record of boosting achievement.
Professional Development Opinion Looking for a New Way to Approach Professional Learning? Try ThisInstructional leadership collectives build cross-system networks for purposeful, impactful learning.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Schools Cannot Afford to Ignore Race and IdentityPeople often don't notice discrimination if it doesn't affect them directly.
School & District Management Schools Spend $30 Billion on Tech. How Can They Invest In It More Wisely?A new report outlines steps districts can take to save money on tech purchases and protect the environment.
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