Research on women who serve as superintendents in education suggests that there are several challenges and barriers that they may face, but that they are also effective and successful leaders as we see throughout our SheLeadsEdu network each and every day. One of the main challenges that women superintendents face is gender bias and discrimination. […]

School boards have oversight of the superintendent, budgets, and much more. They help to establish the policies that can hinder or support the success of their leaders. As we look at the current research, there are a few things school boards can do to help ensure their support of women in educational leadership roles. The […]

Keeping and expanding the role of women in educational leadership is key for so many reasons. But as we look at what the research says, here are the top personal leadership capacities that can contribute to the success of women in educational leadership roles. The success of women in educational leadership roles is often a […]

Enrollment in teacher education programs has been declining in many parts of the world, including the United States. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), enrollment in undergraduate and graduate teacher education programs in the United States fell by 35% between 2009 and 2018. The decline in enrollment in teacher education […]

Recently a member asked, “are women leaving education contributing to the teacher shortage?” The short answer is: Yes. Given current data, it appears that the number of women leaving education is likely contributing to the teacher shortage in many parts of the world, as women make up the majority of the teaching profession. When women […]

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the education sector, with many educators, including women, facing unprecedented challenges and stress. Some have chosen to leave the profession or take a break from work to focus on their health and well-being, while others have continued to work tirelessly to support students and communities through this […]

The pandemic may have rocked our world, but these women in particular were not held back by the challenge and trauma that faced them. During the 2021-2022 school year, there were several women leaders in education who stood out for their leadership and advocacy on behalf of students and educators. These are four that we […]

There were heroes on every street during the pandemic. There were some who served locally, and others who made a difference nationally. And still, others who reached into every corner of the world to support those in need during the pandemic. There were many female educators who demonstrated exceptional courage and resilience during the pandemic, […]

As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, public education has continued to face challenges. As we watch the nation continue to respond we are seeing five main challenges that we continue to monitor. Recovering from the pandemic will require a comprehensive approach that addresses the range of challenges facing public education. This will require a […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on women in education, particularly those who are teachers, school administrators, and support staff. The pandemic has disrupted traditional modes of teaching and learning, often leading to increased workload, stress, and burnout for many educators. The pandemic caused a shift to online and hybrid learning models that […]