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 Kids' Screen Time Rose During the Pandemic and Stayed High. That's a ProblemIt’s too early to see how increased screen time may affect kids long-term, but many educators say they have seen negative effects.
Professional Development Opinion Revisiting Educator Collaboration: We Should Think Differently About How We Form TeamsEffective teams need to consider three essential elements, which are highlighted in this blog.
Student Well-Being & Movement Video What An Inclusive School Environment Looks Like For This Transgender TeenDandelion Hunt-Smith, a transgender and nonbinary student, sees great value in school environments that treat all students as humans.
Families & the Community Q&A A Transgender Student Moved Cross-Country for a Welcoming School. Here's Their StoryDandelion Hunt-Smith and their parents talk about the importance of welcoming schools for mental health and academic performance.
School & District Management Employee Morale Is Keeping Superintendents Up at NightBut district leaders themselves feel more optimistic, possibly a rebound from the height of the pandemic.
Budget & Finance Why a Handful of School Districts Rejected COVID Relief FundsSome districts thought ESSER funds weren't worth the bureaucratic hurdles. Others had philosophical disagreements.
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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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School Climate & Safety Gallup Asked U.S. Students to Grade Their Schools. Here’s the Report CardSchools earned their lowest marks on supporting students' mental health and making them excited to learn.
School & District Management 'Incredibly Isolated': A State's Effort to Keep Superintendents Connected and in the JobRetired superintendents help new district leaders navigate the role.
Student Well-Being & Movement Healthier School Lunches May Have Curbed Childhood Obesity, New Study FindsEfforts to make school meals healthier—while uneven in their implementation from Obama to Trump to Biden—could be paying off.
School & District Management What This Principal Learned the First Year on the JobDespite experience as an assistant principal, Katherine Holden found there was still a learning curve when she took the top school job.
School Climate & Safety How Teacher Bias and School Culture Shape School DisciplineA new study found that teacher biases alone don't explain racial/ethnic disparities in school discipline. School culture plays a hand too.
Equity & Diversity How One State Is Updating Its Guidance to Support Transgender StudentsNew York state's education department released guidance on how schools should support and affirm transgender and gender-expansive students.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Moore County Schools
Carthage, North Carolina
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota