Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Recruitment & Retention
How This District Works to Attract and Retain Hard-to-Find CTE Instructors
CTE instructors are difficult to hire and retain. This district uses external connections and internal resources to support its program.
Professional Development
What It Looks Like to Put Teachers in Charge of Their Own PD
Teachers say they want more choice in their professional learning. One principal found a solution.
School & District Management
How These School Leaders Stop the Distractions That Steal Learning Time
Cellphones "are a huge time waster," said one principal.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Flu Is Hitting Schools Hard as Community Cases Surge
Some schools have closed buildings as flu cases have surged.
School & District Management
Minneapolis Schools Close in Wake of Deadly Shooting, Immigration Enforcement
The districtwide closure marks a departure from schools' responses to ICE presence.
Student Well-Being & Movement
What Will Scaled-Back Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Mean for Schools?
Schools could encounter new questions about which vaccines are required.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Scroll With Caution: Another State Requires Social Media Warning Labels
Backers of New York's law, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, have likened tech's addictiveness to tobacco.
EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
We are excited to introduce our 2025 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.
1 / 8[Kids] rise to the occasion over, and over, and over, and over again, if you have people who believe in them and people who remove barriers and put opportunities in front of them.
We knew from that point on that we had built a bridge, that our students could feel normal, they could play with their own siblings at home. And I think for us, that was everything.
When parents and students feel connected to school, they are more likely to come.
I’ve sat in a room with other educators and other HR folks, and they all agree, we need to pay teachers more.
When it comes to equity work, if you put your human hat on and don’t worry about the terminology or whatever...then we’re on to something.
If we want to fix this equity issue in terms of not enough girls and students of color enrolling in computer science, I believe we need to start them young.
It’s not just a one-off. It’s not just a program. Family engagement has to be embedded, just like curriculum and instruction.
If you choose nothing, then the world is going to take you where it takes you. Isn’t it much more powerful if you drive your own ship and guide your own path, so that you can actively make those choices, as opposed to the world making the choices for you?
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Recruitment & Retention
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EdRecruiter 2026 Survey Results: How School Districts are Finding and Keeping Talent
Discover the latest K-12 hiring trends from EdWeek’s nationwide survey of job seekers and district HR professionals.
Student Well-Being & Movement U.S. Drops the Number of Vaccines It Recommends for Every ChildThe overhaul leaves other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance.
School & District Management Opinion 11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026We asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.
School & District Management Zohran Mamdani Reverses Course on Mayoral Control Over NYC SchoolsNew York City's new mayor promised during his campaign to end mayoral control of the city's schools.
School Climate & Safety Tracker School Shootings This Year: How Many and WhereEducation Week is tracking K-12 school shootings in 2026 with injuries or deaths. See the number of incidents and where they occurred.
Budget & Finance From Our Research Center Crafting a Better Budget: How District and School Leaders Try to Avoid Short-Term ThinkingThe EdWeek Research Center surveyed K-12 leaders on tactics to make spending plans strategic and smart.
School & District Management Opinion 14 New Year’s Resolutions to Inspire School LeadersFor inspiration on how to make the most of your second reset of the school year, we checked in with contributors to The Principal Is In column.
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Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
From Decoding to Growth: Every Student’s Journey Forward
This Spotlight highlights what students need to become confident and capable readers, starting with a strong foundation in decoding.
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Student Achievement Are Students 'Quiet Quitting'? What the Workplace Trend Can Teach Us About K-12Students' homework production is at a record low. Is it a symptom of post-pandemic apathy?
School & District Management From Our Research Center What Surveys Revealed This Year About Educators and ImmigrationImmigration enforcement fueled fear, debate, and new pressures in schools.
Student Well-Being & Movement Is Owning a Smartphone Before High School a Health Risk? What to KnowSmartphone ownership before high school can lead to difficulties in school.
School & District Management 4 Top Leaders Led Through Change. One Will Be Superintendent of the YearThey've boosted academic outcomes, piloted teacher apprenticeships, and steered through rapid growth.
School & District Management Opinion When Teachers Get in Trouble, It’s Rarely Bad Intentions. It’s Bad BoundariesHere are 3 strategies principals can offer teachers to guide—not restrict—their care for students.
School & District Management Insights on Superintendents: How They Spend Their Time, Stress Levels, and MoreHere's an interactive look at the nation's superintendents by the numbers.
Superintendent
Chandler, Arizona
School Superintendent
Asheboro, North Carolina
Superintendent - Wayzata Public Schools
Wayzata, Minnesota