Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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.
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.
Student Well-Being & Movement
AI Is Poised to Reshape Social-Emotional Learning. But for Better or Worse?
Educators and researchers are only beginning to understand the implications of the technology.
School & District Management
Opinion
12 Strategies Administrators Can Use to Prevent Staff Burnout (and Their Own)
Creating a healthier school culture begins with building trust, but it doesn't end there.
Families & the Community
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.
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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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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School & District Management Newly Named Superintendent of the Year Focuses on Seeing Students as IndividualsKevin McGowan leads the Brighton Central School District in Rochester, N.Y.
School & District Management Difficult Times Call for a New Approach to District Leadership, Author SaysSuperintendents must adopt a leadership posture of trusting and inspiring educators to lead through a moment of rapid change, author says.
Budget & Finance COVID Relief Funds Are on Their Way Out. Scrutiny Is Only BeginningAuditors and policymakers are ramping up efforts to hold schools accountable for investing in helping students recover post-pandemic.
Recruitment & Retention Recruiters Are Going Grassroots to Fill Vacancies. They Say It's WorkingHighway billboards, direct pleas to parents, and grocery store flyers are among the ways schools are reaching out to potential hires.
Student Well-Being & Movement Video Teachers, Try This: Give Middle School Girls a Space Where They Feel Like They BelongA teacher created a club for her middle school girls that doesn’t require special skills or money to join, but where they can all fit in.
School & District Management Districts Should Rethink Instruction and Teacher Recruitment After Shutdowns, Report SaysA new report highlights examples of innovations in academics and staffing that its authors say are needed after pandemic shutdowns.
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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 & District Management More Superintendents Are Quitting as School Year BeginsObservers say more superintendents abruptly left this summer. "No college football team is firing their coach in August," says one expert.
Professional Development New Teachers Need Strong Mentors. Two Pros Offer TipsA discussion of 8 essential elements for setting up and sustaining a mentorship program for new teachers.
School & District Management With a State Takeover on the Table, the Leader of Oklahoma’s Largest District ResignsGist cited her desire to avert state control—even as the looming vote has spurred teachers and students to activism.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Mindfulness in the Classroom: Strengthen Students' Focus in 3 Minutes a DayMindfulness exercises are easy to teach and to learn, writes a veteran educator.
Recruitment & Retention Video How to Create a School Culture That Teachers Won't Want to LeaveAt this Texas middle school, staff have turned down job offers that would boost their salary or significantly cut their commute time.
Budget & Finance 5 Signs a District Will Be at Risk When ESSER Runs OutTwo new resources are urging districts and states to be deliberate as they transition away from federal relief funds.
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