Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
School & District Management
Q&A
Solving Chronic Absenteeism Isn't 'One-Size-Fits-All,' This Leader Says
Proactive, sensitive communication with families can make a big difference.
Recruitment & Retention
District Leaders Want to Retain Talent. They Need to Look Beyond Just Compensation
There are steps K-12 leaders can take to keep teachers and principals in the leadership pipeline, administrators say.
School & District Management
Opinion
The News Headlines Are Draining Educators. 5 Things That Can Help
School leaders can take concrete steps to manage the impact of the political upheaval.
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.
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.
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.
1 / 7
Student Well-Being & Movement
K-12 Essentials Forum
How Schools Are Teaching Students Life Skills
Join this free virtual event to explore creative ways schools have found to seamlessly integrate teaching life skills into the school day.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Discover the latest dyscalculia research insights, state-level policy trends, and classroom strategies to make math more accessible for all.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Learn how leadership teams can increase alignment and evaluate every program, practice, and purchase against a clear strategic plan.
- School & District Management Q&A When Should a School District Speak Out on Thorny Issues? One Leader's ApproachA superintendent created a matrix for his district to prevent rash decisions.School Climate & Safety Shootings at School and Home in British Columbia, Canada, Leave 10 Dead Including SuspectCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he grieved with families "whose lives have been changed irreversibly today."School & District Management How Two Award-Winning Educators Created Schoolwide Systems for Academic SupportBoosting student achievement should be a building-wide mission, they say.Student Well-Being & Movement Leader To Learn From Meet the ‘Sports Lady’ Reenergizing Her District's AthleticsThis athletics leader is working to reverse post-pandemic declines, especially for girls.Recruitment & Retention Q&A This District Cracked the Nut on Fully Staffed Schools. Here’s HowKnox County streamlined hiring and empowered principals to beat teacher shortages.Families & the Community Q&A Youth Sports Can Turn Toxic. This District Focuses on PreventionAs sideline behavior worsens, athletic leaders focus on prevention, safety, and resetting expectations.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Adolescent Intervention
This Spotlight will help you explore effective interventions to address learning gaps, support literacy development, and more.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on CTE and Beyond: Expanding Opportunities for Students
This Spotlight will help you explore innovative approaches to CTE, real-world learning experiences, and more.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Literacy Intervention?
Answer 7 questions about literacy interventions.
Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Math Intervention
This Spotlight will help you provide targeted math support, address math anxiety, promote student success, and more.
- Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion 3 Ways Schools Can Support Students' Mental HealthChildhood trauma and adversity are now acknowledged. Educators need strategies to respond to them.School & District Management Opinion This Is the Letter I Want Every School Leader to Send to ParentsHere’s how principals can start off on the right foot with students and their families.School & District Management Database Shows Which States Gain, Lose Female SuperintendentsThe database tracks state-by-state superintendent demographics, revealing persistent gender gaps and uneven progress in boosting diversity.Student Achievement Five Years Later, Student Achievement Still Lags Behind Pre-Pandemic LevelsFive years after COVID, student achievement remains below pre-pandemic levels, with slow reading gains and persistent math gaps.School & District Management The Storm, Aftermath, and Recovery: How Katrina Shaped This Educator's CareerAn educator's pre- and post-Katrina work shows how a generation of teachers had a front-row seat to dramatic changes in New Orleans schools.School & District Management Q&A This School Leader Still Sees the Effects of Hurricane Katrina, 20 Years LaterVera Triplett is concerned about the number of schools that have shut down in her city in the years since Katrina.
School Superintendent
Asheboro, North Carolina
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut
Superintendent of Schools
Delmar, Delaware