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DA+ leans into the power of collaborative problem solving

Dana Godek and Michael Moore -
District Administration’s new platform will provide members with up-to-the-minute resources while building an engaging community.
FETC

Tech transformations: The best of FETC 2025

Alcino Donadel, Micah Ward and Matt Zalaznick -
FETC 2025 was filled with incredible learning and networking opportunities that we got to experience first-hand. Here are some of our favorite moments from the event.
Opinion

Don’t overlook onboarding—it could transform your school system

Charles E. Wright Jr. -
Too often public education school systems have fragmented and inconsistent onboarding programs. Those gaps fuel staff turnover, erode trust and create inefficiencies that ultimately harm students.

Content filtering: Why teachers now need more control

2 ways to better integrate literacy and science instruction

Career paths break down barriers for all students

Teachers mount a challenge with DEI deadline looming

Culture of yes: How to future-proof your district

How to target student outcomes through esports

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On the move: The latest superintendent hires and promotions

Matt Zalaznick -
Notable moves include Karen Molinar in Fort Worth, Texas, Millicent Borishade in St. Louis and several leaders taking on shared superintendencies.

How this Superintendent of the Year inspires inclusivity

Micah Ward -
St. Cloud Area School District Superintendent Laurie Putnam relies on her exceptional team to focus on one of the district’s primary commitments: to create a culture of belonging.

Superintendent Ken Oertling: How to keep business ties strong

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendent Ken Oertling sums up his leadership philosophy with an acronym: ICE. It stands for "invest, communicate, engage."

DA names Superintendent of the Year and Districts of Distinction

Matt Zalaznick -
Tony Watlington, leader of The School District of Philadelphia, was named Superintendent of the Year at this week's 2025 District Administration National Awards Program ceremony.

3 key pieces of advice for women who aspire to edtech leadership

Matt Zalaznick -
Being as qualified as you can be and establishing a life-work balance are critical steps to success for women in edtech leadership, FETC speaker Frankie J. Jackson says.

Superintendents to watch: How leaders are advocating for students’ best interests

Matt Zalaznick -
Leaders are remaining student-driven by expanding dual enrollment and gifted programs, leveraging teacher expertise and recruiting student advisors.
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Trump’s new education boss just took over—and she’s already announcing a ‘historic final mission’

Business Insider -
Newly confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon called for the removal of "red tape and bureaucratic barriers" and an "effective transfer of educational oversight to the states."

Education Department to staffers: Quit by Monday and get $25K in cash

Politico -
Those who take the offer can stack it with retirement benefits. They will receive the equivalence of severance pay or $25,000, whichever is less, according to Jacqueline Clay, a chief human capital officer. The offer would take effect March 31.

Houston ISD considering shutting down schools amid declining enrollment

DA Staff -
In a time of budget shortfalls, Houston ISD said they hope to "keep cuts as far away from the classroom as possible," according to the budget plans.

Ohio schools edit DEI policies ahead of deadline

Spectrum News -
Ohio State is closing its Office of Diversity and Inclusion and its Center for Belonging and Social Change while eliminating 16 staff positions in those offices.
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