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District Leadership

Learn more about the work of district-level leaders including superintendents, chief academic officers, and other administrators
2024 EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
We're excited to reveal our 2024 honorees. These district leaders have shown persistence and creativity as they navigate the challenges facing schools in a rapidly changing world.
School & District Management Webinar EdMarketer Quick Hit: Whatā€™s Trending among K-12 Leaders?
What issues are keeping K-12 leaders up at night? Join us for EdMarketer Quick Hit: Whatā€™s Trending among K-12 Leaders?
December 6, 2024
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Future-Driven Leadership: Five Goals for Dynamic School Leaders in 2024
This guide offers practical strategies for district leaders to foster innovation, empower staff, support wellness, amplify student voices...
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A new study suggests that policymakers have limited knowledge about the impact of teacher pension expenses on school district budgets...
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Law & Courts A School Board Tried to Make Public Comments Civil. It Went Too Far, Court Says
The rules blocked protected speech or were inconsistently applied, judges say.
Mark Walsh, October 9, 2024
4 min read
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School & District Management Opinion Education Leaders, You Can't Do Your Job in Isolation
An unusual way to begin a leadership team retreat leads to a deeper understanding of why teachers and leaders need to work together.
Peter DeWitt & Michael Nelson, October 2, 2024
5 min read
David Banks, chancellor of New York Public schools, answers a question during a House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education hearing on antisemitism in K-12 public schools, May 8, 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
David Banks, chancellor of New York City public schools, answers a question during a congressional hearing on antisemitism in K-12 public schools on May 8, 2024. Banks is expected to resign amid a federal corruption investigation.
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School & District Management NYC 69“«Ć½ Chancellor David Banks Plans to Resign Amid Federal Investigation
The hand-picked head of the nationā€™s largest school district is expected to resign amid a federal corruption investigation.
Cayla Bamberger, September 24, 2024
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School & District Management What Stresses Out Superintendents? It Depends on How Big Their District Is
The tasks taking up superintendents' time and their top sources of stress differ depending on the size of the districts they lead.
Caitlynn Peetz, September 24, 2024
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Melanie Kay-Wyatt stands for a portrait inside Alexandria City High School on Sept. 9, 2024 in Alexandria, Va. Kay-Wyatt serves as superintendent for Alexandria City Public 69“«Ć½.
Melanie Kay-Wyatt, the superintendent for the Alexandria, Va., school district, stands for a portrait inside Alexandria City High School on Sept. 9, 2024. She considers her professional style to be an important part of how she presents herself in her role.
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School & District Management Q&A What Should School Administrators Wear to Work? A Superintendentā€™s Style Tips
Melanie Kay-Wyatt describes her wardrobe as professional, comfortable, and colorful.
Elizabeth Heubeck, September 13, 2024
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School & District Management Live Online Discussion A Seat at the Table: How Can We ā€˜Disagree Betterā€™? A Roadmap for Educators
Experts in conflict resolution, psychology, and leadership skills offer K-12 leaders skills to avoid conflict in challenging circumstances.
September 12, 2024
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School & District Management Has Superintendent Turnover Gotten Any Better? What New Data Show
See three key findings from an analysis of the 500 largest school districts.
Evie Blad, September 10, 2024
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School & District Management Opinion We Started Running Our School District Like a Business. Hereā€™s What Happened
In education, we are focused on students, not widgets. Still, there are lessons to learn from a business mindset.
Robert F. Hill & Amy Stacy, September 6, 2024
5 min read
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An overflow crowd attends a Temecula Valley Unified School District board meeting in Temecula, Calif. on July 18, 2023. School board meetings have been a locus of political drama in recent years.
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School & District Management School Boards Are Struggling. Could a New Research Effort Help?
A new center will explore how school boards function and how they can improve relationships with the public.
Evie Blad, August 16, 2024
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