Superintendents
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School & District Management
Opinion
Lessons From a 'Vetted' Superintendent's Fall From Grace
The temptation to chase the "new new thing" has big costs for schooling.
Families & the Community
How Public Schools Can Defend Their Work—Without Tripping Into Political Debates
Schools should use clear messaging to connect with parents and communities, researchers recommend.
College & Workforce Readiness
Superintendents Develop New Strategies to Meet Evolving Workforce Needs
The Public Education Promise aims to help districts align their work with the needs of their communities.
Recruitment & Retention
Inside the Superintendent Hiring Process, and Where It Can Go Wrong
A superintendent’s arrest in Iowa exposed weaknesses in a district's vetting of its top leader.
School & District Management
A Growing Number of Superintendents Say the Job Stress Isn't Worth It
At the same time, superintendents this year identified fewer sources of job-related stress in a new survey.
School & District Management
Iowa Superintendent Ian Roberts Arrested by ICE: What We Know So Far
Ian Roberts resigned as superintendent of the Des Moines district on Sept. 30, after he was arrested by ICE.
School & District Management
ICE Detains Superintendent of Iowa’s Largest School District
Immigration officers detained the Des Moines, Iowa public schools superintendent, officials said.
School & District Management
Superintendent Turnover Is Up. Is High Leadership Churn the New Normal?
Superintendent turnover increased again for the nation's 500 largest school systems. The number of women superintendents also increased.
School & District Management
What Helps—and Hurts—Relationships Between School Boards and Superintendents
Clear roles and frequent communication can strengthen relationships between school boards and superintendents.
School & District Management
Opinion
Here's What Educators Want Superintendents to Know
Maintaining a positive attitude is one key ingredient for district leaders.
School & District Management
The One Thing Superintendents Want to Change This Year
We asked superintendents at the start of a new school year. Here's what they said.
School & District Management
Know an Inspiring District Leader? Nominate Them to Be a Leader to Learn From
Education Week is accepting nominations for the 2026 Leaders to Learn From program.
School & District Management
Database Shows Which States Gain, Lose Female Superintendents
The database tracks state-by-state superintendent demographics, revealing persistent gender gaps and uneven progress in boosting diversity.
School & District Management
Is It Time to Quit? 3 Questions Superintendents Can Ask Themselves
Sometimes, change at the top can be the best option for the district and its superintendent.