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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- School & District Management What We Know About How ICE Raids Disrupt Student LearningPast and present research studies found broad implications of immigration enforcement on students' school attendance.School & District Management Opinion What School Leaders Can Learn From ‘How to Train Your Dragon’Many educators feel out of sync with their leadership. This kids’ movie imagines a new way forward.School & District Management How Top Principals Are Tackling Teacher Morale and Other ChallengesFinalists for the National Principal of the Year Award share how they work to be strong instructional leaders for their schools.School & District Management Opinion What Principals Can Learn From Pope Leo XIV's Leadership ApproachEducation leaders are under pressure to bring about positive results. Here are effective ways to go about it.School & District Management Explainer School Start Times and Student Sleep, ExplainedPediatricians want school to start later so older students can get more sleep. Districts say that's easier said than done.School & District Management Opinion What Advice Would You Offer School Superintendents?Listen to learn and support capacity building are among the key components to building a successful and stable leadership model.
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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
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.
- Student Well-Being & Movement The Districts Where School Buses Emit the Most Toxic FumesPoor air quality hurts students' health and academic performance, research has shown, and diesel-powered buses are a contributor.School & District Management High School Athletes Can Profit From Brand Deals. What That Means for SchoolsStudent-athletes in most states can cash in on their name, image, and likeness while still in high school.School & District Management Opinion Simone Biles Has a Lot to Teach Women Education LeadersThe Olympic gold medalist’s honesty about her own mental health concerns is a meaningful reminder to educators.Student Well-Being & Movement What Principals Can Do to Make Sure Students Feel Welcome at SchoolStudent anxiety and absenteeism are top of mind for principals as schools reopen.School Climate & Safety How Teachers Who Survived Columbine and Sandy Hook Helped Their Students RecoverTeachers who survived the Sandy Hook and Columbine shootings had to find a way to help their students process trauma.Professional Development Opinion A Guide for Faculty Meetings That Couldn’t Have Been an EmailWhat educators recommend for turning staff meetings from time-wasters to truly meaningful.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota