Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
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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Discover the latest dyscalculia research insights, state-level policy trends, and classroom strategies to make math more accessible for all.
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Belonging isn’t a slogan—it’s a leadership strategy. Learn what research shows actually works to improve attendance, culture, and learning.
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Learn how leadership teams can increase alignment and evaluate every program, practice, and purchase against a clear strategic plan.
School & District Management Simulations Aim to Prepare Superintendents to Handle Political ControversiesThe exercises, delivered virtually or in-person, can help district leaders role-play volatile discussions.
Professional Development Three Ways Principals Are Reinventing Professional DevelopmentGive 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 84The 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 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.
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Phonics is a cornerstone skill, both in the context of the Science of Reading as well as across curricula.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Student Health & Safety
This Spotlight will help you explore the relationship between replacing air filters and student test scores and more.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on Enhancing K-5 Literacy Skills
This Spotlight will help you‘ understand encoding’ and its essential role to literacy, the push for more nonfiction materials, and more.
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School & District Management Opinion How to Be a Focused Leader When There’s a Lot of NoiseBurnout, attrition, absenteeism, and disengagement are key issues for schools. Here's a path forward for educators.
Student Well-Being & Movement Netflix's 'Adolescence' Sparks Debate Over Sex Education in SchoolsSex education, generally ill-equipped to handle subject matter to which teens are exposed, is getting further squeezed.
Student Well-Being & Movement What Schools Can Do About Climate Change Right NowA new report details how schools can adapt for climate change in both small and big ways.
School & District Management 'Go-Betweens' Are Invaluable to Principals. A Guide to Cultivating ThemA school leader's guide to creating and supporting a second-line leader.
Budget & Finance Trump's Tariffs Are Already Affecting Schools. Here's HowHigher prices due to tariffs are no longer theoretical for schools replacing technology—or even buying copy paper.
Families & the Community Q&A This Educator Shows Why Family Trust Is Key to School AttendanceOverhauling family engagement helped Richmond, Va. public schools helped boost attendance. Here's how.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
Superintendent - Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Minnesota
Superintendent - Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut