Matt Zalaznick

Matt Zalaznick is a life-long journalist. Prior to writing for District Administration he worked in daily news all over the country, from the NYC suburbs to the Rocky Mountains, Silicon Valley and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He's also in a band.

Eclipse imminent! Try out these interesting activities with students

A solar eclipse is a little more than a week away and even if your school isn't in the so-called "path of totality," you and your teachers should seize the opportunity to connect the celestial spectacle to what kids are learning in class.

Strategic school staffing: How to upscale 7 promising models

Strategic school staffing models recognize that the K12 teaching workforce will never again look like it did in decades past, researchers say.

Ohio school levies are falling flat on the ballot

Local districts say the denials will force them to take undesirable steps to balance their budgets, such as increasing class sizes.

AI concerns grow even as more teachers adopt the technology

After last school year's struggles with AI, district leaders are supporting teachers more robustly with policies and resources. Still, more students are getting in trouble for misusing the technology.

5 leaders share their uplifting secrets to self-care

Self-care for Superintendent Cary Holman means remembering his "why" as an educator. Wellness for Superintendent of Minerva Garcia-Sanchez is all about taking care of her employees.

Another N.J. school district under federal investigation for alleged bias

The South Orange-Maplewood School District has been added to a growing list of universities and districts under investigation by federal officials for alleged discrimination.

Prayer, Bible lessons and a big red bus: How an Ohio group is bringing God to public school

LifeWise Academy is on a mission to reach school children with the gospel. Opponents say the weekly Bible studies blur the line between church and state.

4 ways to compare how school climate is recovering

New research shows how school leaders are faring with teacher shortages, political polarization, curriculum restrictions and their financial futures.

Female leaders are now taking the helm of several districts

Interim superintendents in South Carolina, Illinois and New Jersey were promoted to the full-time position in another busy week of hiring.

Idaho legislature approves $2 billion for schools to repair and replace aging buildings

Idaho school districts have for decades struggled to fix or replace their aging, deteriorating schools and build new ones to accommodate the state’s rapid growth.

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