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Admin & Management

How 5 superintendents cope with the stress of a job they cherish

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"I actually use my vacation time now," Superintendent Diane Kelly confides. "I make sure I’m present for the milestone events in the lives of my family and friends—things I used to miss for evening meetings in the district."

10 school choice concerns families have as the new year gets underway

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The number of Americans who say K12 education is "heading in the right direction" has declined sharply, according to the latest Schooling in America survey by a leading school choice advocacy group. 

‘Secret sauce’: Top-notch administrators keep this superintendent’s stress levels at bay

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What makes Ysleta ISD unique? Superintendent Xavier De La Torre allows his cabinet members to communicate directly with school board members on the full range of issues.

Roughly 10% left the principalship during the 2021-22 school year. Why?

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"Principal attrition is higher in public schools than it was five years ago, and veteran public school leaders with more years of experience leave the profession at higher rates than those with less experience," NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr said in a statement.

Check the map: How healthy is the teacher workforce in all 50 states?

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For school leaders who are visual learners, this newly released and highly detailed interactive map reveals key trends about the strength of the teacher workforce and the severity of ongoing shortages. 

Ransomware attacks are dwindling, but K12 faces a new threat

Micah Ward -
Secondary education saw a "staggering" 466% spike in malware attacks in the first half of 2023, according to a recent analysis. What can leaders to do prepare?

Teacher apprenticeships are growing rapidly. More funding is on the way

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The number of states with registered teacher apprenticeships has increased exponentially—from two to 21—over the last year, and the Department of Education is offering more support.

One superintendent quits after just a month, another gets a huge raise

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Mike Swize has stepped down as superintendent less than a month after he was hired by the Perris Elementary School District in Southern California. But he was swiftly replaced.

Why is Houston ISD getting rid of its libraries this school year?

Micah Ward -
Newly appointed Superintendent Mike Miles announced that he will be turning libraries at 28 of the campuses within his New Education System into "team centers" for students with disciplinary problems. At at time when reading and math scores nationwide have yet to reach pre-pandemic levels, critics call the decision "so awful."

Police in schools: Advocates detail 13 public safety alternatives

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Using police to enforce discipline often fails to address the underlying causes of a student's behavioral problems and may hinder the accommodations the child needs to succeed, the nonprofit Center for Policing Equity contends.

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