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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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- School & District Management Iowa Superintendent Ian Roberts Arrested by ICE: What We Know So FarIan Roberts resigned as superintendent of the Des Moines district on Sept. 30, after he was arrested by ICE.Recruitment & Retention Behind the Push to Exempt International Teachers from a New $100,000 Visa FeeLawmakers are pressing to exempt international teachers from a new $100,000 visa fee.School & District Management Opinion There's a Generational Difference in How Teachers Use CellphonesMistaking this as generational fragility or resistance to professionalism is an oversimplification.Recruitment & Retention From Our Research Center Federal Changes Have Some Educators Rethinking Whether to Stay in Their JobsA new survey shows potential spillover effects in school districts from a uniquely volatile federal policy environment.School Climate & Safety From Our Research Center Security Cameras Are Everywhere in Schools. Do They Work?The effectiveness of security camera systems is often compromised by lack of investment in upkeep and training.School & District Management ICE Detains Superintendent of Iowa’s Largest School DistrictImmigration officers detained the Des Moines, Iowa public schools superintendent, officials said.
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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.
- School & District Management Opinion 5 Cost-Free Ways to Make Life Better for Teachers (Downloadable)Two educators offer school leaders simple suggestions for improving the lives of teachers and students in this guide.Student Well-Being & Movement How Medicaid Spending Cuts Could Harm SchoolsDistricts use Medicaid to cover costs of special education, student services. Cuts to the program would hurt, superintendents said.School & District Management Q&A Speaking Up for Students Is Part of This Principal's JobTerri Daniels, the National Advocacy Champion of the Year, says principals must advocate on behalf of their students.School & District Management 1 in 4 Students Are Chronically Absent. 3 Tools to Change ThatChronic absenteeism is a daunting problem. But district leaders aren't alone in facing it, and there are ways they can fight it.Student Well-Being & Movement How a School Nurse Convinced Parents to Vaccinate Their Kids Against Measles“We know that parents trust not only nurses, but especially school nurses," said Kate King, a school nurse in Columbus, Ohio.School & District Management Opinion Lawmakers Don’t Know What Happens in Schools. Principals Can HelpSchool leaders must fight to take education funding off the political battlefield.
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