Leadership
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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?
School & District Management
Video
‘I Want to Be Human’: 2026 Superintendent of the Year on Leadership
A Texas superintendent 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.
Professional Development
Three Ways Principals Are Reinventing Professional Development
Give teachers more ownership over their learning, say principals.
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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- 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.School Climate & Safety What Counts as a School Shooting? Lawmakers Want an Official DefinitionA bill would also require agencies to collect more data on school shootings to guide safety efforts.Student Well-Being & Movement What Makes an SEL Program Effective? Here Are the Best PracticesExperts discussed the latest research on SEL and best practices for how districts can strengthen their programs.Student Achievement 3rd Grade Reading Retention: Three Recent DevelopmentsNew research on the impact of retention is complicating states' approaches to retaining 3rd graders who aren't yet proficient.School & District Management 7 Ways Districts Can Increase the Number of Women LeadersWomen district leaders provide tips to peers on how to increase female representation at the highest levels in K-12.
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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.
- Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion A Reward System Can Build a Homework Habit. Here's HowStudents can try these ideas to see what works for them.School & District Management Q&A How Succession Planning Can Help Close the Gender Gap for SuperintendentsWhitney Oakley of the Guilford County, N.C. district discusses how formal and informal leadership opportunities opened doors to the top job.Student Achievement Clearing the Hurdles to Effective School Tutoring ProgramsWhat makes tutoring work? What are the challenges? Two researchers and a principal discuss.School & District Management Why School Workers Are Going on Strike—And What It Means for DistrictsStrike activity increased nationwide last year, and educators were a big part of it. It's holding steady so far in 2023.School & District Management Opinion ‘I Was Ready to Walk Away’: The Silent Scream of School LeadersHow do we juggle the crushing demands of school management and then return home to be healthy parents, caregivers, spouses, partners?School & District Management Opinion How Changing District Culture Improved Math ScoresProfessional development, relevant data, tutors, and student engagement were all in play.
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut