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School & District Management
Superintendents Increasingly Report Economic Pressures on Their Districts
Nevertheless, most superintendents hope to remain in their current roles next year, a new survey finds.
School & District Management
Opinion
鈥楾his Isn鈥檛 Working鈥�: Educators Share Unsolicited Advice for District Leaders
How can superintendents improve student outcomes鈥攚ithout micromanaging teachers?
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District leaders must balance strategy and connection to rebuild belonging, strengthen staff culture, and drive student success.
School & District Management
Q&A
How a School District Handled 3 Straight Years of Campus Closures
Amid 11 closures, a superintendent shares her advice for leaders in similar situations.
Teaching Profession
Download
Insights for School District Leaders: How to Better Support Teachers
EdWeek's downloadable guide offers tips for K-12 leaders on how they can improve the morale of 糖心动漫vlog.
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.
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.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Q&A
Hackers Are 'Getting Really Smart.鈥� How Schools Can Boost Their Defenses
What鈥檚 especially worrisome is the ability of cyber criminals to use AI to mimic real people.
Privacy & Security
From Our Research Center
Is AI Ready to Protect Schools From Cyberattacks?
Some experts and district tech leaders are unsure what role the tech should play in cybersecurity.
Privacy & Security
Q&A
鈥楾hings That Scare Me and Keep Me Up at Night.' A Tech Leader on AI Threats
AI is now being used to supercharge cyberattacks against schools.
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 Absenteeism
Q&A
Solving Chronic Absenteeism Isn't 'One-Size-Fits-All,' This Leader Says
Proactive, sensitive communication with families can make a big difference.
School & District Management
Q&A
When Should a School District Speak Out on Thorny Issues? One Leader's Approach
A superintendent created a matrix for his district to prevent rash decisions.