Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Student Well-Being & Movement
How a District Used Data to Fight Students' Gambling and Vaping
School officials figured out when kids faced the most pressure and worked from there.
School & District Management
On Capitol Hill, Relieved Principals Press for Even More Federal Support
With the fiscal 2026 budget maintaining level K-12 funding, principals look to the future.
Budget & Finance
How Do Schools Solve a Problem Like Property Taxes?
Politicians or activists in at least 10 states are pitching the end of one of schools' chief revenue sources.
Equity & Diversity
Obituary
Jesse Jackson, Advocate for Equitable K-12 Funding and Curbing Youth Violence, Has Died at 84
The reverend and long-time civil rights advocate was a two-time presidential candidate.
School & District Management
What School Leaders Should Do When Parents Are Detained (DOWNLOADABLE)
School leaders are increasingly in need of guidance due to heightened immigration enforcement.
School & District Management
Opinion
Why Bad Bunny’s Half-Time Performance Was a Case Study for School Leadership
The megastar’s show was an invitation in a challenging moment. Did you catch it?
School & District Management
Texas Leader Named Superintendent of the Year
The 2026 superintendent of the year has led his district through rapid growth amid a local housing boom.
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 Video How One School Transformed Early Release Days With Outdoor LearningThis Vermont school uses Project Wild to build school connection and social-emotional learning on early release days.Professional Development Opinion I Work With New Teachers. Every One Wanted This PDBut half of them have not been offered it in their schools. School leaders, there’s an easy fix.Student Achievement Opinion Schools Experienced a 'Lost Decade.' How They Can RecoverRecent NAEP results underscore concerns about student achievement. A charter school founder suggests what to do.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion A Child Took Her Own Life After Being Bullied. Schools Must Take NoticeMaking sure that children are safe in schools is not a political issue, it is a matter of humanity.School & District Management Extreme Weather Disruptions Compound Students' Lost LearningFires, storms, and other natural disasters can disrupt learning beyond just missed instruction. Planning can help schools recover faster.School & District Management 'Pre-Apprenticeships' Give Teachers a Taste of What It's Like to Be a PrincipalWestern Kentucky University is piloting a model to develop future school leaders.
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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.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on How Schools Can Elevate Their CTE Offerings
CTE is evolving to meet the demands of a high-tech economy by including AI literacy, advanced technical skills, and real-world experience.
- Budget & Finance Why Some Districts Rejected Cash to Buy Electric Buses—And Others Want MoreA handful of federal programs have been key to accelerating the adoption of electric school buses.School Climate & Safety Video Should Teachers Carry Guns? How Two Principals Answer This QuestionOne has two armed school employees. The other thinks arming teachers is a bad idea.School & District Management Opinion How to Let Your Values Guide You as a School LeaderHas your “why” become fuzzy? Here are four steps to keep principals motivated and moving forward.School & District Management ‘Be Vocal Without Being Vicious’: Superintendents on Fighting for More FundingTwo superintendents talk about stepping into the political realm to call for more public school funding.Equity & Diversity Opinion Are Your Students the Protagonists of Their Own Educations?A veteran educator spells out three ways student agency can deepen learning and increase equity.School & District Management New Principals Have a Steep Learning Curve. Could Apprenticeships Help?North Dakota's leaders share what they've learned about creating a principal apprenticeship in a playbook aimed at other states
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Moore County Schools
Carthage, North Carolina
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut