Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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
How Parents Can Support Teachers In and Out of the Classroom
Online commenters say stronger parent partnerships can improve behavior and learning.
School & District Management
Heritage Foundation Targets Undocumented Students’ Access to Free Education
The conservative group put forward Project 2025, which has shaped Trump administration policy.
Recruitment & Retention
What Makes a Strong Teacher Hire? Here’s What School Leaders Say
Recruiters for K-12 districts told the EdWeek Research Center what they look for in educator applicants.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Q&A
Cellphones: The 'Most Formidable Adversary' Schools Have Ever Faced
The Spokane schools in Washington paired cellphone restrictions with expanded extracurricular activities.
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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Belonging isn’t a slogan—it’s a 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.
School & District Management Goats at School? More Than 150 Animals Live on This Elementary School’s CampusThis popular magnet school has an out-of-the-ordinary offering: an animal lab.
Leadership Opinion How Self-Aware Are You as a Leader?There are two types of self-awareness—internal and external—and they are both vital to a leader's success.
Budget & Finance Opinion Could the Nation's Largest District Afford to Double Teacher Pay and Triple Counseling?Seeing what’s conceivable in N.Y.C. schools might give us the confidence to stop settling for what’s customary everywhere.
Budget & Finance If You Gave Elementary School Students $2K, How Would They Spend It?Some Arizona elementary students opted to add healthy snacks to campus, sports equipment, and a game room.
School Climate & Safety How Districts Should Respond to Bomb ThreatsWhat schools need to do to be prepared in case of a bomb threat, in the light of increasing threats to districts across the country.
School & District Management From Our Research Center Most School and District Leaders Are Happy With Their Jobs, Survey FindsDespite many challenges, most school and district leaders say they're satisfied with their jobs.
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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 Why Teachers Are Turning Down Lucrative Offers to Stay at This Texas SchoolA supportive culture that values employees' input is one reason why they're staying put.
Student Well-Being & Movement From Our Research Center Student Behavior Isn't Getting Any Better, Survey ShowsThree years in and the pandemic is still affecting students' behavior, according to a survey of educators.
Budget & Finance Special Education Is Getting More Expensive, Forcing Schools to Make Cuts ElsewhereStates and districts share the disproportionate cost burden of supporting a complex, growing, and vulnerable population.
Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says Failure Is Key to Learning. Help Students See It That WayStudents' mindset about learning setbacks can affect their academic success, a study says.
Equity & Diversity Proposed Title IX Rule on Trans Athletes Poses Legal Challenge for Athletic DirectorsThe proposed Title IX rule change would require schools to do a lot of legal work if they want to ban trans students from playing sports.
Student Well-Being & Movement Schools Are Installing Vape Detectors and Using Juul Settlement Money to Pay for ItSchools are turning to technology that notifies staff that students may be vaping.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut