Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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.
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.
School & District Management
Three Ways Principals Are Reinventing Professional Development
Give teachers more ownership over their learning, say principals.
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?
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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- Student Well-Being & Movement 3 Tips for Building Independent Thinkers Who Can Manage Their EmotionsAn educator and an expert discuss ways to strengthen students' social-emotional skills.Professional Development Opinion Principals Need Mentors, Too. How to Find the Right OneAlthough my district paired me with an official mentor, it wasn’t until I sought out one of my own that I found the right fit.School Climate & Safety States Emphasize School Violence Prevention, Not Just SecurityIn the wake of school shootings in their states last year, legislators hope to avert future tragedies.Families & the Community 3 Tips for Improving Student Attendance With Parents' HelpSchools must do more than engage students, they must engage parents as well, experts say. Here's how.Professional Development Can AI Effectively Coach Teachers?Coaching is one of the most effective but resource-intensive forms of professional development. Can AI fill in the gaps?Student Well-Being & Movement Video Teachers, Try This: Use Dance to Boost Engagement and LearningFrom physics to math, this dance teacher shows how incorporating movement can increase student engagement and understanding.
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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 False Narrative of a Youth Crime Surge: What Educators Should KnowThere's a prevailing narrative that youth crime is on the rise. The reality is more complicated, and it matters for schools.School Climate & Safety Video Active Shooter Drills That Prepare But Don't Traumatize: Advice From PrincipalsStriking a balance is essential, principals say.School & District Management When Schools Charge for Meals and Field Trips, Parents Often Pay Transaction FeesPaying bills online is easy, but comes at a significant cost for low-income families in particular, a new federal report shows.School Climate & Safety Opinion My Teachers Were in ‘Survival Mode’ Over Student Behavior. We Had to ResetJust months into the school year, one principal took on a daunting challenge: transforming classroom cultures hobbled by misbehavior.Recruitment & Retention Opinion Grow-Your-Own-Teacher Programs Could Use a RedesignAn advocate for future educators offers an alternative way to engage today’s students in teaching.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.
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut