Insight

We strive to offer expert advice, new ideas and diverse perspectives on educational leadership.

Jenny McGown, Superintendent, Klein ISD smiles during a district leadership program session at The Holdsworth Center.

2 weeks ago

Leaders: Carve out time for what matters most

Michael Hill, Assistant Superintendent for Administration, Arlington ISD.

2 months ago

Take off your badge and let’s talk

Dr. Pedro Noguera speaks to a group of Holdsworth district leaders.

3 months ago

Equity isn’t just a slogan. It should transform the way we educate kids.

Dr. Lindsay Whorton, President of The Holdsworth Center, photographed speaking to a audience of district leaders.

3 months ago

Seven Questions for Holdsworth President Dr. Lindsay Whorton

Ryan Smith holding the D sign.

8 months ago

Let’s be clear: There’s a tool for decision-making that can change your life.

Dr. Aaron Reich, President of the Board of Trustees at Arlington ISD.

10 months ago

The school board effect: How trustees can impact student success

Holdsworth leaders tour Central Market.

10 months ago

Central Market and the Uncommon Bond: We took 160 campus leaders to foodie heaven to learn about leadership

Graphic design representing Klein ISD's leadership definition.

11 months ago

Testing, is this thing on? How powerful communications can help bring a vision to life.

District leaders posing for a photo in a campus hallway.

12 months ago

Culture is the air we breathe. Why building a strong culture should be a top priority for school leaders.

Photo of Hitendra Wadhwa from the Institute for Personal Leadership at Columbia University.

1 year ago

Are you the real deal? Hitendra Wadhwa shares how to build trust.

Mark Rohr, CEO of Celanese and a Holdsworth board member, is pictured with colleagues.

1 year ago

Q&A with Celanese’s CEO and Holdsworth Board Member on culture shift and talent

The Power of Moments author Chip Heath

1 year ago

Designing moments for the new school year from author Chip Heath

As the Director of Education for the Toronto District School Board, John Malloy.

1 year ago

How to create a school environment that fosters leaders

Photo of Marina Lin, Managing Director of Programs, smiling while listening to a speaker.

1 year ago

Lessons from the 2018 Carnegie Conference

Photo of Southwest ISD leader on campus.

1 year ago

How to identify a collective definition of leadership for a district

European school children playing with blocks on a classroom floor.

1 year ago

Education in Finland, Sweden, and Germany: What we learned from our European neighbors

Singapore’s Pak Tee Ng, author of Learning from Singapore: The Power of Paradoxes, speaking to a group.

1 year ago

Ask the expert: What makes Singapore’s education system so effective?