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.
Student Well-Being & Movement Schools Have Been Hit Hard by the Opioid Epidemic. How One Program Is Trying to HelpEducators and health experts discussed how partnerships between school districts and public health organizations could protect students.
Recruitment & Retention What the Research Says How to Keep Science Teachers in the Schools That Need Them MostProfessional connections can be key to retaining educators for STEM courses.
Equity & Diversity To Make Schools Inclusive, Listen to StudentsIn a virtual summit they planned, students outlined how teachers and administrators can make schools more inclusive.
Families & the Community Teachers Say a New Parents' Bill of Rights Doesn't Solve Schools' ProblemsThree teachers worry that a proposed federal law would drive a wedge between parents and educators.
Budget & Finance Letter to the Editor Federal Funds Should Be Prioritized to Support Mental HealthA psychologist urges districts to invest in social-emotional and mental health supports—above all others—in this letter to the editor.
Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Class Activity BreaksHere's how teachers can use physical activity breaks to ramp up students' fitness and attention, with minimal disruption.
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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 Staff Shortages in Schools Are Here to Stay. Here's WhySchool districts are still struggling to hire qualified candidates in special education, transportation, and STEM.
Student Well-Being & Movement A New School Year, a New COVID-19 Variant. What Are Schools to Do?School is starting, a new COVID-19 variant is circulating, and cases are rising. Here's advice for schools.
Student Well-Being & Movement Schools Can Help Students Maintain Medicaid Coverage. Here's HowThese new resources can help administrators, teachers, and school nurses get the word out.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Stop Talking About ‘Gaps’ in Education—Talk About HarmThe frequently used term obscures the racism operating behind it, writes Bettina L. Love.
Families & the Community Video Tips From Acclaimed Teachers: Navigating the Family DynamicState teachers of the year offer advice on how to build and manage parent and family relationships.
Budget & Finance Pa. Hasn't Fixed Its School Funding System, and Educators Are FrustratedAfter Pennsylvania's school funding formula was deemed unconstitutional, state legislators failed to come up with a solution this session.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota