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Admin & Management

Bias is still a big obstacle for women in K12 leadership

Matt Zalaznick -
A new survey reveals that these leaders "nearly universally experience gender-based bias that impacts their ability to do their job, how they feel about their work, and their overall well-being."

Fresh perspectives: The latest round of newly installed superintendents are first-timers

Matt Zalaznick -
K12 leaders are switching places but a majority of the new hires in about a dozen districts are getting their first chance at the top spot.

The Future of K-12 Procurement: Strategies to Improve Efficiency and Transparency

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 16th at 2 pm ET

Attend this 20-minute DA Ed Talk to learn about emerging trends in K-12 procurement, and some practical strategies to simplify common procurement processes, reduce wasteful spending, increase visibility, and improve efficiency in any district.

How are two years of teaching restrictions impacting classrooms?

Matt Zalaznick -
“Students do not feel comfortable asking honest questions and teachers do not feel comfortable about giving honest answers," one teacher told researchers examining curriculum restrictions.

Running the rec department is a big reward for one superintendent

Matt Zalaznick -
"It's a perfect setup," Waterford Graded School District Superintendent Tony Spence says. "It’s not just an outreach to members of the community who are already in the schools, it’s an outreach to those who are beyond."

5 stressors states should expect when ESSER funds expire

Micah Ward -
Inflation is slowly declining. However, overall costs are much higher than they were in previous years, according to the authors of a new report. Here's what to look out for.

AI focus is shifting from cheating to better learning

Matt Zalaznick -
Educators will have to take the lead on setting strategy as state guidance on artificial intelligence's use in education remains "ambiguous and underdeveloped," a new analysis says

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: Here comes the 100 Superintendent March

Micah Ward and Matt Zalaznick -
In this episode, three superintendents describe how they will "represent marginalized communities as well as all communities across the U.S." when they make their voices heard at the White House and in Congress next week.

New group of superintendent hires reflects diversity—to a degree

Matt Zalaznick -
Administrators from underrepresented groups and women are stepping up but white men continue to represent the majority of new superintendents picked by school boards. 

Leaders forced to close more schools by 2 big concerns

Matt Zalaznick -
Wichita Public Schools in Kansas will close six schools to cover a $42 million budget shortfall as San Francisco's superintendent declares "We must have fewer schools than we do now."

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