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 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.
Equity & Diversity Q&A How One School Leader Uses Music and More to Celebrate Black HistoryAs Black History Month ends, a school leader in Norwalk, Conn., reflects on her varied approach to celebrating the month—and the significance of studying and learning from Black history.
School & District Management Some School Staff Might Need a Measles Booster. Here Is Who's AffectedSome educators could have received their measles shots during a five-year span when an ineffective version was given.
School & District Management Opinion Want to Lead Your School Well? Find the Right CoachWhen done well, the positive effects can transform not only principals but schools and system.
Recruitment & Retention Why Teachers Choose Schools (It’s Not Just About the Paycheck)Multiple surveys make clear that teachers care deeply about school culture when sizing up jobs. Here's what that means.
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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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Student Well-Being & Movement Measles Outbreaks Have More Than Tripled. How Schools Can HelpGetting more parents to vaccinate their children means leaning into relationships. Most states offer resources, too.
School & District Management Rural Schools Are Fighting for Their Existence. What the Future Could Look LikeRural schools have long been contending with enrollment declines that are still relatively new to districts in more populated areas.
School & District Management Q&A He Helps Schools Forecast Their Enrollment. It's Become Tougher Than EverProjecting school enrollments used to be a more straightforward undertaking.
Student Well-Being & Movement Can Schools Meet the Demand for Summer Learning as Funding Runs Out?A Gallup report found that 45 percent of kids didn't attend a summer learning program in 2023.
Student Achievement What the Research Says Students' Learning Recovery Has Stalled. What That Looks LikeThe latest data from NWEA suggest the gap between student performance before and after the pandemic is widening, not shrinking.
School Climate & Safety What Gets in the Way of Students Feeling a Sense of Belonging at SchoolWhen students feel connected to school, they’re more likely to attend and perform well academically.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Moore County Schools
Carthage, North Carolina
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota