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.
School Climate & Safety Two Children, Ages 8 and 10, Killed in Minneapolis School ShootingSeventeen people were injured in the new academic year's first school shooting.
Student Well-Being & Movement A Third of Public Schools Require Mental Health Screenings. Then What Happens?A RAND study examines what behavioral health screening and services are available in K-12 public schools.
Recruitment & Retention This District Is Betting on a $10K Signing Bonus for New Teachers. Is It Enough?Teachers are being awarded bonuses of up to $12,000 to join a district that, like its surrounding community, is working to rebuild.
School & District Management The One Thing Superintendents Want to Change This YearWe asked superintendents at the start of a new school year. Here's what they said.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion No, Teachers Shouldn’t Decrease Referrals to Child-Protective ServicesA growing chorus claims teachers are overreporting suspected abuse and neglect.
School & District Management Know an Inspiring District Leader? Nominate Them to Be a Leader to Learn FromEducation Week is accepting nominations for the 2026 Leaders to Learn From program.
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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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Student Achievement From Our Research Center Many Kids' Parents Didn't Go to College. You Can Still Motivate Them in STEMStudents whose parents did not go to college often do not feel they have the necessary support to excel STEM subjects.
Professional Development This Teacher PD Approach Has Spread to More Than 30 StatesIn theory, microcredentials incorporate elements researchers say are often missing from traditional professional development.
School & District Management From Our Research Center What Schools Do When Parents Don't Pick Up Their KidsWhat schools do when parents don't pick up their kids can vary considerably, according to a new survey by the EdWeek Research Center.
School & District Management Q&A How One District Fought to Get a Family Out of Immigration DetentionJennifer Gaffney, the superintendent of the Sackets Harbor Central school district in New York, says leaders must do what is right for students.
Student Achievement Q&A How a Tutor’s Gender Affects Girls' Interest in STEMPairing girls with female math tutors increases STEM interest and improves academic performance in math, a Stanford study finds.
School & District Management Active Kids Are Better Learners. Here's How Principals Can Get Them MovingIn an era of waning recess, here are a few tips to make learning more than just a "sit-and-get" lesson.
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