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.
- School & District Management Q&A ‘A Nice and Gentle Disrupter’: Meet the New Principals of the YearThe award went to middle school principal Damon Lewis and high school principal Tony Cattani.Student Well-Being & Movement A State Chief's Order to Schools: Provide Free Meals for All—With No New FundingOklahoma's state superintendent told districts to fully cover student meal costs. Districts say the mandate is costly and unenforceable.Student Well-Being & Movement The Online Behaviors Most Harmful to Kids’ Mental Health, According to a New SurveyA new survey asked 11- to 13-year-olds how they felt when they engaged in certain behaviors online.Equity & Diversity Trump Sues California Over Law Letting Trans Athletes Compete in K-12 SportsThe Justice Department filed the lawsuit after California on Wednesday refused to repeal its state law.School & District Management Opinion Kindergartners Are Struggling With Self-Regulation. How Principals Can RespondThis school leader recommends three actionable steps.School & District Management Opinion The Stunning Resignation of UVA President Jim Ryan—and Why It MattersThe university president’s departure is more than just a headline. It’s a lesson in leadership.
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