Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Student Well-Being & Movement
Millions of Students Attend Schools Near Toxic Sites, a New Study Shows
The study explores schools' proximity to hazardous sites and students' exposure to pollutants.
School & District Management
Opinion
The One Word That Educators Can Use to Reclaim Their Joy
The work may not change, but your perspective can.
Student Well-Being & Movement
3 Driving Questions to Create a Sense of Belonging in Schools
Students who feel they belong in their school are more likely to show up and learn.
School Climate & Safety
School Counselors See Rising Trauma Linked to Immigration Enforcement
The school staff whose job it is to support students say they see major signs of emotional distress.
Student Achievement
The Case for Reading Tutoring Before 3rd Grade, Not After
New research suggests virtual tutoring can boost literacy learning before kids begin to struggle.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Looking for SEL's Benefits? Good Implementation Is Key, Experts Say
How well an SEL program is implemented is critical for achieving the outcomes that research promises.
Families & the Community
How K-12 Parents Feel About Immigration Enforcement Near Schools
The latest national poll found most parnets opposing ICE enforcement at or near schools.
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.
Recruitment & Retention Recruiting Asian American School Leaders: Tips From EducatorsEfforts to increase school leadership diversity often overlook Asian American and Pacific Islanders.
Budget & Finance Data See Which School Districts Declined Federal Pandemic AidAdministrative hassle, philosophical disagreements, and abrupt school closures are among the reasons districts rejected ESSER funds.
School & District Management Opinion Every School Has Bias. Here’s What Principals Can Do About ItHow do we build combating bias into the who, how, and why of teaching, leadership, and school organization?
Recruitment & Retention A District’s Long-Term Investment in Cultivating Future Teachers Is Paying OffEctor County, Texas, saw its teacher vacancy rate drop from 18 percent to 1 percent in less than four years.
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.
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Belonging has become an imperative for school and district leaders navigating attendance challenges, disengagement, and staff strain. Belonging is not abstract—actions to promote belonging are central to performance and culture.
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What happens when educators get the tools to turn student curiosity into action? See how one D.C. school partnered with CYBER.ORG to laun...
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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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With contributions from 18+ top experts, we are widening the lens on literacy to advance the science of reading movement and reveal the b...
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School Climate & Safety Lawmakers Call for National Crackdown on Drivers Who Pass Stopped School BusesA new bill in Congress calls for more data collection on illegal school bus passings, to lay the groundwork for a public awareness campaign.
School & District Management Letter to the Editor Ditch the Term 'Failing Schools'The term sullied the otherwise affirmative nature of the opinion collection, says this letter to the editor.
Student Achievement This School Bet on High-Dosage Tutoring. It’s WorkingHere's how the school, which drew on student input to shape its program, solved thorny issues like class size and scheduling.
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.
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Woodstock, Vermont
Director of Finance and Operations
Woodstock, Vermont
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
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Carthage, North Carolina