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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.
School & District Management
Video
Meet the 2026 Superintendent of the Year
A Texas schools chief says his leadership is inspired by his own difficulties in school.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Want Kids to Have Better SEL Skills? Try Using Sports
In a panel discussion, district leaders and an expert discuss why sports is a great place to learn life skills.
School & District Management
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.
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.
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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- Budget & Finance From Our Research Center Some Districts Struggle to Align Their Spending With Instructional NeedsSome districts have more success than others using classroom-level insights to inform spending decisions, survey data show.Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Generation Alpha Is Defined by TragedyRising teens have direct digital access to unending pain, violence, and loss, writes Bettina L. Love.Student Achievement Americans' Satisfaction With Public Schools Hits 24-Year LowSatisfaction with public education continues to decline, Gallup poll shows.School & District Management What Latino Superintendents Say It Will Take to Grow Their RanksThree Latino superintendents talked about the direct and indirect paths to building a pipeline of future district leaders of color.School & District Management Opinion Your School Needs a Teacher-Mentorship ProgramWe all know how critical the first few years of teaching are. Here's how to set teachers up for success.Equity & Diversity Leader To Learn From Meet the DEI Leader Using Data—and Heart—to Foster Student BelongingA district's DEI director uses data and an approachable style to do his work despite a challenging political environment.
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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 Are Parents Giving Their Kids Too Many Mental Health Days?Schools and parents need to work together to encourage kids not to take too many mental health days, experts say.Student Well-Being & Movement This District Is Enlisting a Powerful Ally in Preventing Youth SuicideSchool nurses are often left out of school district planning on mental health resources. But they can serve as a front line of support.School & District Management Download Navigating Tense Conversations at Work: A Guide for Educators (Downloadable)A downloadable guide to help educators navigate polarizing conflicts.School Climate & Safety Opinion ‘Homemade’ Solutions to School Safety Can Be Fire Hazards. Here’s What to KnowWith the threat of school shootings, it’s natural to guard against intruders. However, this urgency can lead to equally unsafe measures.School & District Management Opinion Education Leaders, You Can't Do Your Job in IsolationAn unusual way to begin a leadership team retreat leads to a deeper understanding of why teachers and leaders need to work together.Recruitment & Retention Q&A Schools Can't Find Enough Teachers. A New Federal Center Aims to HelpThe U.S. Department of Education's research agency has launched a new center focused on improving teacher staffing and retention.
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut