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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.
Rick Hess, November 4, 2025
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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.
Evie Blad, October 22, 2025
4 min read
Lazaro Lopez, associate superintendent for teaching and learning at High School District 214, visits the manufacturing lab at Wheeling High School, where he talks with students and their instructor, in Wheeling, Ill., on Dec. 3, 2024.
Lazaro Lopez, the associate superintendent for teaching and learning at High School District 214, visits the manufacturing lab at Wheeling High School, where he talks with students and their instructor, in Wheeling, Ill., on Dec. 3, 2024. More districts are examining ways to create similarly aligned pathways of study that lead to strong work opportunities.
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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.
Evie Blad, October 21, 2025
4 min read
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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.
12 min read
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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.
Caitlynn Peetz Stephens, October 3, 2025
3 min read
Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts visits the McKee Education Center on the first day of school, Sept. 4, 2025.
Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts visits the McKee Education Center on the first day of school, Sept. 4, 2025. Roberts resigned from his position as superintendent on Sept. 30 after immigration officers arrested him on Sept. 26.
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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.
Ileana Najarro, September 30, 2025
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Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts visits with preschoolers at the Taylor Education Center on Sept. 23, 2025, in Des Moines.
Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts visits with preschoolers at the Taylor Education Center on Sept. 23, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. He is currently being held by the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
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School & District Management ICE Detains Superintendent of Iowa’s Largest School District
Immigration officers detained the Des Moines, Iowa public schools superintendent, officials said.
3 min read
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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.
Evie Blad, September 16, 2025
2 min read
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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.
Evie Blad, September 8, 2025
3 min read
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School & District Management Opinion Here's What Educators Want Superintendents to Know
Maintaining a positive attitude is one key ingredient for district leaders.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 28, 2025
11 min read
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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.
Caitlynn Peetz Stephens, August 26, 2025
1 min read
Jennifer Norrell photographed by Jamie Kelter Davis for Education Week, Naomi Tolentino photographed by Erin Woodiel for Education Week and Lazaro Lopez photographed by Jamie Kelter Davis for Education Week
From left: 2025 Leaders To Learn From Jennifer Norrell, Naomi Tolentino, and Lazaro Lopez.
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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.
Ileana Najarro, August 25, 2025
3 min read
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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.
Jennifer Igbonoba, August 19, 2025
3 min read
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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.
Caitlynn Peetz Stephens, August 7, 2025
3 min read