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.
Equity & Diversity How Can Schools Help Students Process Racial Trauma? A New Program Provides AnswersThe pilot program sheds light on the role schools play in helping students heal from racial trauma.
School & District Management Q&A There's a Good Chance Your Superintendent Has One of These 15 NamesA researcher's findings highlight just how white and male the American superintendency is.
School & District Management After a Lesson on Michelangelo's David, a Florida Principal Loses Her JobParents complained that images of the famous sculpture were "pornographic" and that they weren't notified of the lesson in advance.
Equity & Diversity Q&A How Schools Can Address Racial Stressors, An Expert ExplainsA Stanford researcher looks at how schools play a role in interventions for students of color dealing with racial stressors.
Families & the Community Video Faced With the Possibility of School Closure, Parents Sprang Into ActionDue to financial challenges, a Texas district was considering closing several schools. These parents came together in search of a solution.
Budget & Finance Q&A How Fair School Funding Became the Unlikely Topic for a Student PodcastThree students hosted a weekly podcast as their district and others fought against a funding formula they said shortchanged poorer schools.
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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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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.
School & District Management The 'Amazon Effect' Is Fueling Bus Driver Shortages. How Schools Keep the Wheels TurningDelivery jobs have attracted some would-be bus drivers away from schools, making it more difficult to transport students.
Student Well-Being & Movement What Educators Need to Know About Schools and Hot WeatherAs record-setting high temperatures become the new normal, schools struggle to keep their students cool.
Equity & Diversity Explainer How a Federal Office Investigates and Resolves Discrimination Complaints Against SchoolsWhat is OCR, how do you file a complaint, and what relief can it offer for students or staff whose civil rights may have been violated?
Student Well-Being & Movement 5 Tips to Support Students’ Mental Health as the School Year BeginsAt least one measure shows teen mental health has improved from earlier in the pandemic, but there's still a lot of work to be done.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Kids Need to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables. Here's How to Make That HappenThere are a few easy ways to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. They'll thank you later.
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