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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
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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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- School & District Management When Is It Time for a Superintendent to Quit? Here Are Some SignsThere are often clear signs when someone is a good fit for the superintendent role. Figuring out when to leave is trickier.School Climate & Safety Sandy Hook Survivor: Teachers Need a Louder Voice in School Safety DebatesAspiring teachers also need the opportunity to talk about gun violence during their time in college, Abbey Clements said.School & District Management Letter to the Editor Another Approach to Treating Educator BurnoutSchool leaders need to push back against burdensome district mandates on behalf of their educators’ well-being, writes a teacher.School & District Management Opinion Schools Are Vulnerable to Climate Disasters. Principals Aren’t ReadyWhen an emergency forces schools to close, school leaders need more than just moral courage.School & District Management How to Successfully Merge Schools: Key Practices For Community Buy-inWhile school mergers have shown promise, the approach comes with plenty of challenges.School & District Management Merged Schools: A Growing Strategy to Integrate ClassroomsMerging schools can ease overcrowding, boost diversity, and improve academic outcomes.
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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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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
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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.
- School & District Management In Their Own Words This Custodian Got Students to Stop Vandalizing and Take Pride in Their SchoolAndy Markus, the 2025 Education Support Professional of the Year, helped boost behavior and engagement in his Utah district.School & District Management What the Research Says About School Boards: How Much Conflict Really Is There?Plus, how competitive are board elections? How much do teachers' union endorsements matter?School & District Management Opinion How a Weekly Email to My Staff Made Me a Better District LeaderWriting helps make sense out of what feels messy and focus us on what's most important.School & District Management What Superintendents Say Went Right—and Wrong—This Past School YearSuperintendents who shared their reflections with Education Week cited local successes, as well as funding uncertainty.Families & the Community How One District Uses Tech Nights to Bring Families Into LearningA technology resource teacher provides tips for creating events that parents will actually attend.Professional Development How One District Makes Tech Training Quick and EasyA district tech coordinator discusses how they use micro-learning for tech training.
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