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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.
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How District Leaders Align Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction for Student Success
Join K-12 leaders as they share strategies for aligning curriculum, assessment, and instruction to support all learners.
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School & District Management Local Education News You May Have Missed in 2024 (and Why It Matters)
A recap of four important stories and what they may signal for your school or district.
Evie Blad, December 20, 2024
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Clockwise from upper left: Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, superintendent of the Peoria Public School District 150; Walter Gonsoulin, superintendent of Jefferson County Schools; Debbie Jones, superintendent of the Bentonville School District; David Moore, superintendent of the School District of Indian River County.
Clockwise from upper left: Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, superintendent of the Peoria school district in Illinois; Walter Gonsoulin, superintendent of Jefferson County schools in Alabama; Debbie Jones, superintendent of the Bentonville, Ark., school district; and David Moore, superintendent in Indian River County, Fla. The four have been named finalists for national Superintendent of the Year. AASA will announce the winner in March 2025.
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School & District Management The 4 District Leaders Who Could Be the Next Superintendent of the Year
Four district leaders are finalists for the national honor. They've emphasized CTE, student safety, financial sustainability, and more.
Caitlynn Peetz, December 16, 2024
4 min read
School & District Management From Our Research Center What Worries Educators Most? It Depends on Their Jobs
Teachers, principals, and district leaders are losing sleep—just over different things.
Arianna Prothero & Vanessa Solis, December 13, 2024
2 min read
School & District Management From Our Research Center The Top 10 Things That Keep District Leaders Up at Night
District-level administrators deal with a lot day to day. Here are their top concerns and stressors.
Arianna Prothero & Vanessa Solis, December 12, 2024
7 min read
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School & District Management Superintendents Wrapped: The Songs District Leaders Listened to This Year
Five brave superintendents shared their top songs and artists from the past year with °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳.
Caitlynn Peetz, December 6, 2024
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School & District Management Webinar EdMarketer Quick Hit: What’s Trending among K-12 Leaders?
What issues are keeping K-12 leaders up at night? Join us for EdMarketer Quick Hit: What’s Trending among K-12 Leaders?
December 6, 2024
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School & District Management Opinion How My Experience With Linda McMahon Can Help You Navigate the Trump Ed. Agenda
I have a lesson for district leaders from my (limited) interactions with Trump’s pick for ed. secretary, writes a former superintendent.
Joshua P. Starr, November 21, 2024
4 min read
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School & District Management Opinion How Education Leaders Can Engage With Teachers About Data
Data can help teachers and leaders understand which instructional moves to tackle now and which to use in the future.
Peter DeWitt & Michael Nelson, November 17, 2024
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School & District Management Q&A What Surprised This Superintendent the Most in His First Year on the Job
Warren Morgan had an extensive resumé in education, but the experience couldn't fully prepare him to lead a district.
Caitlynn Peetz, November 13, 2024
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This guide offers practical strategies for district leaders to foster innovation, empower staff, support wellness, amplify student voices...
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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
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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
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