Leadership
Education news, analysis, and opinion about effective school and district leadership
Student Achievement
What the Research Says
Want to Boost Students’ Focus During Tests? Check the Time of Day
New study finds distractions spikes when students take reading and math assessments after lunch
Budget & Finance
Why Chronic Absenteeism Is a Budget Problem, Too
Chronic absenteeism has serious academic consequences. It also comes with a price tag.
School & District Management
Q&A
How K-12 Leaders Can Better Manage Divisive Curriculum and Culture War Debates
The leader of an effort to equip K-12 leaders with conflict resolution skills urges relationship-building—and knowing when to disengage.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
'Brown v. Board of Education' at 70: A Dream Dissolved
This anniversary should remind us that progress is not inevitable. We stand now at a critical juncture.
School & District Management
Schools Successfully Fighting Chronic Absenteeism Have This in Common
A White House summit homed in on chronic absenteeism and strategies to reduce it.
Student Well-Being
Cellphone Headaches in Middle Schools: Why Policies Aren't Enough
Middle schoolers' developmental stage makes them uniquely vulnerable to the negative aspects of cellphones. Policies alone won't help.
School & District Management
From Our Research Center
Here's What Superintendents Think They Should Be Paid
A new survey asks school district leaders whether they're paid fairly.
EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
We are excited to introduce our 2024 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 Climate & Safety
K-12 Essentials Forum
Strengthen Students’ Connections to School
Join this free event to learn how schools are creating the space for students to form strong bonds with each other and trusted adults.
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Join us as we break down how differentiated instruction can advance your school’s literacy and equity goals.
- Budget & Finance How to Build Voter Support for School Bonds: 5 TipsA ‘steady drumbeat of communication’ with lots of detailed information go a long way, district leaders say.Student Well-Being Schools Feel Less Equipped to Meet Students' Mental Health Needs Than a Few Years AgoLess than half of public schools report that they can effectively meet students’ mental health needs.School & District Management Deepfakes Expose Public School Employees to New ThreatsThe only protection for school leaders is a healthy dose of skepticism.School & District Management Opinion 8 Steps to Revolutionize EducationArtificial intelligence is just one of the ways that educators can create a system "breakthrough," explains Michael Fullan.Student Achievement Opinion The Trouble With 'Equitable Grading'Equitable grading does in fact lead to lower standards, argue two critics of the practice.Professional Development Opinion In Staff Professional Development, Less Is MoreThere’s a key ingredient missing from most PD sessions, PLCs, and education conferences.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the School District Technology Leader?
The tech director at school districts is a key player when it comes to purchasing. Test your knowledge of this key buyer persona and see how your results stack up with your peers.
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As another testing season approaches, a familiar question weighs heavily on our minds: who are these tests serving?
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Learn how math gatherings provide a collaborative approach to math instruction.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on The Science of Reading in Practice
This Spotlight will help you analyze new curricula designed to build knowledge, review the benefits of reading aloud to students, and more.
- School & District Management Opinion How We Can Fix Chronic AbsenteeismExperts on school attendance lay out five steps to ramping up family and student engagement.School & District Management Letter to the Editor Women Still Face Barriers to LeadershipA letter to the editor discusses the challenges women face in education leadership positions.School & District Management When Principals Listen to Students, Schools Can ChangeThree school leaders weigh in on different ways they've channeled student voices help reimagine schools.School & District Management State Takeovers of School Districts Still Happen. New Research Questions Their ValueMore than 100 districts across the country have experienced state takeovers.Families & the Community Bring Back In-Person Field Trips. Here's WhySchool field trips took a hit due to the pandemic and are still recovering. Educators and experts explain why they should come back.Budget & Finance Passing School Bonds Is Hard. Advice From 3 Superintendents Who Did It‘Educating instead of campaigning’ in an era when district leaders are under a political microscope.
General Counsel, Oakland Unified School District
Oakland, California
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning
Westchester County, New York
Superintendent - Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, Virginia
Superintendent, Durham Public Schools
Durham, North Carolina