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Professional Development
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.
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
Simulations Aim to Prepare Superintendents to Handle Political Controversies
The exercises, delivered virtually or in-person, can help district leaders role-play volatile discussions.
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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- School & District Management Opinion Why Bad Bunny’s Half-Time Performance Was a Case Study for School LeadershipThe megastar’s show was an invitation in a challenging moment. Did you catch it?School & District Management Texas Leader Named Superintendent of the YearThe 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 VapingSchool 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 SupportWith 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.School & District Management Q&A Solving Chronic Absenteeism Isn't 'One-Size-Fits-All,' This Leader SaysProactive, sensitive communication with families can make a big difference.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on SEL for Students
This Spotlight will help you understand what's classified as social-emotional learning, how much time should be dedicated to SEL, and more.
Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Closing the Math Achievement Gap
This Spotlight will help you change students’ perspective of math, transform PD and instruction for math teachers, and more.
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Halfway through the current school year, new data confirms that staffing shortages continue to plague the U.S. education system.
- School & District Management Opinion Want to Be a Better Education Leader? Try These 5 StrategiesTeams should leave you feeling more connected, not drained and disengaged.School & District Management How Principals Can Boost Teacher MoralePrincipals share advice for how they support teachers during uncertain times.School Climate & Safety Video Obama Ed. Sec. John King: How to Make School Safe for Students With TraumaA former education secretary has some suggestions for making schools a safe space for students dealing with trauma.Student Achievement Opinion High-Dosage Tutoring Should Be Here to StayResearch is piling up on the effectiveness of the academic intervention, including when it is scaled up.Professional Development Opinion Using Data With Purpose for Literacy InstructionInstead of confining data to spreadsheets, use the information to drive equity, learning, and lasting change.Recruitment & Retention One State’s Educator-Recruitment Campaign Has a Secret Weapon: Its Own TeachersGeorgia wants to change the public's view of teaching.
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Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut