Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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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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.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Has a Student Ever Caught You Being Less Than Honest? What to Do About ItIt's about more than just telling kids to do the right thing, explains a behavioral economist.
School Climate & Safety What the Tragedy in Nashville Reveals About School SafetyA rapid response, security measures in the building, and warning signs before the attack offer lessons on safety.
School & District Management America's School Buildings Are Crumbling, and It's a 'National Security Issue'The country's investments in school buildings are falling further behind pressing needs each year, advocates argue.
Families & the Community Video These Moms Ran for Their Local School Board and Won. Here’s What They've LearnedAfter their district brought on a new superintendent, these Michigan moms decided to run for their local school board, and they won.
Student Well-Being & Movement Lunchables Are Coming to School Cafeteria Menus. We Unwrap the Reasons WhyA retooled version of the product has gotten the OK to be served on school lunch lines.
School & District Management Opinion 5 Strategies to Empower Teachers to Be LeadersHere’s how—and why—school leaders should improve their schools’ teacher-leadership approaches.
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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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Student Achievement Does Performance-Based Teacher Pay Work? Here’s What the Research SaysA performance-pay overhaul in one of the country's 10 largest districts offers a test for lessons learned from decades of experimentation.
School & District Management Opinion Schools Are Trying to Do Too MuchThe practice of "unbundling" offers education leaders a way to rethink what they do and how they do it.
Equity & Diversity Video A Native Community Revitalized a Language. Here’s How a School District Carries It OnNative students' well-being and grad rates improve when they're exposed to their cultural languages. How one district is making that happen.
Equity & Diversity Most Americans Think Politicians Should Stay Away From Setting Schools' LGBTQ+ Policies, Poll FindsMost Americans think parents and teachers should have a major influence over such policies in schools, the survey also finds.
School Climate & Safety Biden Administration Asks Districts to Investigate Their Discipline DisparitiesA new letter marks the latest salvo in a years-long debate over school discipline.
Budget & Finance How Much Money Do Public Schools Get? The Latest NumbersAmerica collectively spent more than $800 billion on K-12 education in 2021, according to newly available federal data.
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