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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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 & District Management Opinion Education Leaders Share Their Ideas for Handling Political UncertaintyIf you lead long enough, chaos will find you. Here's how to manage it.
School & District Management There's No Escaping It, Superintendents: Your Jobs Are PoliticalSuperintendents can't avoid the political nature of their work. New resources aim to help.
School & District Management Q&A Schools Need to Teach the ‘New Basics’ to Prepare Kids for Careers, Leaders SayA school superintendents group's "Public Education Promise" focuses on preparing students for a changing workforce.
Recruitment & Retention Districts Can't Pay Teachers Promised Incentives After Trump Admin. Cuts FundingGrants meant for teacher and school leader development in high-need schools were abruptly cut by the Trump administration. Districts are looking for other options.
Student Well-Being & Movement What to Expect From Students After the Start of Daylight Saving TimeCountless students arrive at school sleep-deprived. Health experts say daylight saving time adds to the problem.
School & District Management 2025 Superintendent of the Year Honored for Building Career-Focused AcademiesThe newly named superintendent of the year focused on course offerings that could prepare students for local, high-wage jobs.
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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 Many Schools Have Lead in Their Drinking Water. What the Feds Are DoingA new federal rule cracks down on lead pipes in public water systems. But that focus is unlikely to have a limited effect in schools.
Equity & Diversity Opinion How Can Educators Strike a Healthy Balance on Diversity and Inclusion?DEI advocates and opponents both have good points—and both can go too far.
School & District Management Inside School Districts' Use of NDAs—and Why Legal Experts Warn CautionNondisclosure agreements can raise a number of legal considerations for districts.
Budget & Finance ‘Money Matters. Now What?’: How Districts Get More Funding for Poor StudentsTargeting more funding to students who are most in need has a measurable effect on their academic performance, according to new research.
School Climate & Safety Opinion How One Big City District Is Addressing the Middle East ConflictPartnerships are helping the Philadelphia schools better support all students and staff, writes Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr.
Student Well-Being & Movement Are Schools Responsible for Students Who Avoid School? A New Lawsuit Says YesA class action argues that the New York City schools aren't adequately supporting students with disabilities who are school-avoidant.
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Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
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