https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/district-leadership District Leadership en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/edmarketer-quick-hit-build-campaigns-that-engage-k-12-leaders We’ll share what’s resonating with Education Week’s K-12 audience based on user behavior across platforms and other proprietary data. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/edmarketer-quick-hit-build-campaigns-that-engage-k-12-leaders https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/to-compete-with-school-choice-this-superintendent-turned-to-microschools/2026/10 More school districts have started microschools. George Philhower has started a network of them. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:05:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/to-compete-with-school-choice-this-superintendent-turned-to-microschools/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-we-know-about-school-board-members-in-charts/2026/10 Many school board members are retired and have never worked in education before, survey shows. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:32:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-we-know-about-school-board-members-in-charts/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-two-districts-are-shaping-pre-k-learning/2026/09 Superintendents say a strong strategic vision and high-quality PD are key. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:14:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-two-districts-are-shaping-pre-k-learning/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/are-they-getting-distracted-a-new-spotlight-on-how-school-boards-vote/2026/09 A national dashboard will track school boards’ voting records on contentious issues. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:08:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/are-they-getting-distracted-a-new-spotlight-on-how-school-boards-vote/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-high-cost-of-turnover-how-superintendent-churn-affects-classrooms/2026/09 New research argues that chronic leadership stability erodes institutional knowledge and disrupts long-term initiatives. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:58:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-high-cost-of-turnover-how-superintendent-churn-affects-classrooms/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-are-held-together-by-spreadsheets-i-just-broke-up-with-mine/2026/09 What happens if we stop accepting administrative friction as just part of working in education? Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:23:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-are-held-together-by-spreadsheets-i-just-broke-up-with-mine/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-the-superintendency-is-changing-in-5-charts/2026/09 New data shows a trend reversal in superintendent turnover rates. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:20:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-the-superintendency-is-changing-in-5-charts/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/misinformation-drives-communities-apart-heres-how-school-boards-are-responding/2026/09 Both national and local issues can force leaders to confront challenges within their districts. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/misinformation-drives-communities-apart-heres-how-school-boards-are-responding/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-our-school-leaves-town-every-day-a-story-of-rural-resilience-and-survival/2026/09 For more than a year, this town’s only school has stood empty. The spirit of community endures. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-our-school-leaves-town-every-day-a-story-of-rural-resilience-and-survival/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-when-your-district-goes-through-big-changes-relationships-are-critical/2026/09 A neighboring school closed. His district embraced a reorganization. It was a lesson in leadership. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-when-your-district-goes-through-big-changes-relationships-are-critical/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-the-question-that-guided-this-school-district-through-an-impossible-decision/2026/09 Declining enrollment reshaped her district. This school board member has lessons for other leaders. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-the-question-that-guided-this-school-district-through-an-impossible-decision/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-for-this-school-board-president-leadership-starts-with-humility/2026/09 Amid a big transition, active communication helped this leader hold the community together. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-for-this-school-board-president-leadership-starts-with-humility/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/two-districts-pave-a-road-toward-a-shared-future-and-survival/2026/09 A rural school district was facing the urgent threat of dissolution. Its leaders found another way. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/two-districts-pave-a-road-toward-a-shared-future-and-survival/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/its-not-about-being-nice-fearless-leadership-requires-curiosity-and-candor/2026/09 Just ask the leader mediating an ugly school mascot fight or restructuring a once-segregated school. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/its-not-about-being-nice-fearless-leadership-requires-curiosity-and-candor/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/big-ideas-2026-building-bridges-so-students-can-thrive How can you create strong partnerships and manage conflict? A roadmap for education leaders. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/big-ideas-2026-building-bridges-so-students-can-thrive https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/if-district-leaders-support-pre-k-then-why-is-it-not-a-top-priority/2026/09 Superintendents can empower other leaders to nurture and grow their district's pre-K program. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:50:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/if-district-leaders-support-pre-k-then-why-is-it-not-a-top-priority/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/funding-tech-politics-heres-whats-weighing-on-district-leaders-this-year/2026/08 Superintendents worry that funding challenges may overshadow student growth. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:41:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/funding-tech-politics-heres-whats-weighing-on-district-leaders-this-year/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-this-district-is-getting-rid-of-chromebooks-for-k-2-students/2026/08 Some parents, educators, and even students are souring on the ubiquitous presence of the technology. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:46:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-this-district-is-getting-rid-of-chromebooks-for-k-2-students/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-the-10-words-that-will-make-you-rethink-education-leadership/2026/08 Leadership isn't about status. It's about service to others. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:45:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-the-10-words-that-will-make-you-rethink-education-leadership/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-district-and-school-leaders-respond-to-the-techlash-will-be-critical/2026/08 Educators recommend showing parents how technology is used for learning. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:34:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-district-and-school-leaders-respond-to-the-techlash-will-be-critical/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/who-inspires-you-nominate-them-for-leaders-to-learn-from/2026/08 Nominations are due at midnight Sept. 8, 2026. The next cohort of honorees will be recognized in February 2027. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:03:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/who-inspires-you-nominate-them-for-leaders-to-learn-from/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-ed-leaders-must-stop-getting-distracted-by-the-shiniest-new-idea-heres-how/2026/07 Effective school leadership depends on slowing down, asking better questions, and reflecting. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:25:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-ed-leaders-must-stop-getting-distracted-by-the-shiniest-new-idea-heres-how/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-superintendents-top-concerns-changed-fast-in-2026/2026/07 Budgets and enrollment are now top of mind for district leaders, a big change from last year. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:11:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-superintendents-top-concerns-changed-fast-in-2026/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/rising-health-costs-force-school-district-budget-tradeoffs/2026/06 The growing cost of such a large expense in school district budgets requires tradeoffs, a new survey shows. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:40:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/rising-health-costs-force-school-district-budget-tradeoffs/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-we-are-very-engaged-in-our-work-says-superintendent/2026/06 A district leader adds more context to what it's like working in his profession. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-we-are-very-engaged-in-our-work-says-superintendent/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-school-board-members-really-feel-about-political-conflict/2026/06 Political tensions remain high for many school boards across the country, new survey data show. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:30:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-school-board-members-really-feel-about-political-conflict/2026/06