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.
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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.
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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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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 Well-Being & Movement
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About The Impact of Emotional Literacy on School Culture?
Answer 7 questions about the impact of emotional literacy.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on How Reading and Writing Fuel Each Other
This Spotlight will help you learn the benefits of tutoring on reading skills; identify how to build students’ reading stamina; and more.
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It's no secret that summer reading is critical to a child’s academic success and that educators play a pivotal role in driving learning outcomes
Artificial Intelligence
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About AI Readiness & Impact?
Answer 7 questions about AI readiness and impact.
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Student Well-Being & Movement Video Teachers, Try This: Activities to Build Classroom Culture and ConnectionThis theatre teacher incorporates movement into his lessons to enhance student connection. Here's how other teachers can do the same.
Student Achievement Districts Recovering From an Achievement Slide Have This in CommonDistricts' progress may be related to how they used federal COVID-relief funds, a new analysis finds.
School & District Management Q&A This City Can Claim a NAEP Distinction No Other City Can. Here's What HappenedWhile American students saw another decline in 4th grade reading scores on the Nation's Report Card, this city was an exception.
School & District Management Do Students Suffer When a Superintendent Leaves? A New Study Has an AnswerA new study is the first in a while to explore how students fare academically when there's turnover in the district's top office.
Families & the Community An Unusual Consequence for Late School Pickups: Fees for Tardy ParentsSchool and district leaders struggle when parents are regularly late to the pickup line.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Culturally Responsive Teaching Is Misunderstood. How to Correct ThatNearly 30 years have passed since scholars identified this instructional approach, yet educators still struggle to execute it.
Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools
Barrington, Rhode Island
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Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Middletown, Connecticut