District Administration K-12 education news and analysis

Top Stories

Teachers leaving K12 for the FBI and bartending? It’s not the whole staff shortage story

Matt Zalaznick - March 28, 2023

Here's the narrative: Burned-out teachers are bolting the profession for more satisfying and lucrative jobs in the private sector. But research in one state may reveal an arguably more concerning outcome.

Prying parents or informed citizens? Why schools are neck-deep in public records requests

Micah Ward - March 28, 2023

‘Decreased funding, increased need’: What all districts must do now to prepare

Micah Ward - March 28, 2023

400 principals descend on Congress this week in pursuit of funding

Matt Zalaznick - March 27, 2023

Florida just passed the largest expansion of school choice in K12 history

Matt Zalaznick - March 27, 2023

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News from DA's FETC

Is student monitoring software the best solution for child safety?

Alcino Donadel - January 31, 2023

How these edtech CEOs are paving the way for education of the future

Micah Ward - January 27, 2023

DA Leadership Institute

Friendly reminders: 7 tips for dealing with today’s most difficult parents

Matt Zalaznick - March 23, 2023

Teacher wage gap: K12 is no different than the wider workforce

Matt Zalaznick - March 16, 2023

More Stories

Massive strike ends with a ‘historic’ settlement for Los Angeles workers

Micah Ward - March 27, 2023

How the role of the CIO has been elevated to K12 district leader

Micah Ward - March 27, 2023

How edtech can solve a few of K12’s biggest non-technology problems

Matt Zalaznick - March 27, 2023

Advice for smaller districts: Here are 4 ways to give students access to advanced math

Micah Ward - March 24, 2023

These are the 10 most common K12 security mistakes districts make

Micah Ward - March 24, 2023

Fresh leadership: New superintendents step up in more than a dozen districts

Matt Zalaznick - March 24, 2023

Friendly reminders: 7 tips for dealing with today’s most difficult parents

Matt Zalaznick - March 23, 2023

DeSantis to expand controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to Florida high schools

Micah Ward - March 23, 2023

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Mass exodus? 5 states show teacher turnover may be living up to the hype

Matt Zalaznick - March 22, 2023

Superintendent accuses school board, mayor of years of racism as dismissal looms

Matt Zalaznick - March 22, 2023

These 8 states have seen the largest post-pandemic drops in enrollment

Micah Ward - March 23, 2023

Massive strike ends with a ‘historic’ settlement for Los Angeles workers

Micah Ward - March 27, 2023

Ousted superintendent lands on his feet and 2 historic hires

Matt Zalaznick - March 17, 2023

Nowadays, is restorative discipline enough to keep students in line? Quite frankly, no

Micah Ward - March 20, 2023

DeSantis to expand controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to Florida high schools

Micah Ward - March 23, 2023

People to Watch

400 principals descend on Congress this week in pursuit of funding

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A Nebraska superintendent with a troubled past now faces a new...

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Ousted superintendent lands on his feet and 2 historic hires

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Inexperience: The one reason for superintendent turnover no one is talking...

Only 25% of superintendents are women, but they do earn more...

More superintendents step down: “I cannot continue working for this board...

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How this superintendent is driving the local economy to help his...

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A historic hire, a forcible exit and 2 more fired superintendents

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Superintendents’ love-hate relationship with social media: How to navigate it

Leadership series: This superintendent had less than six months to craft...

National News

Spring ISD working to correct processing error on teacher retention bonuses

DA Staff - March 29, 2023

Kentucky law aimed at increasing parental oversight in education takes effect

DA Staff - March 29, 2023

Expiring aid putting pressure on special education budgets

DA Staff - March 29, 2023

What is Vermilion Education and why Florida school boards should care

Matt Zalaznick - March 28, 2023

Leadership Concerns

Teacher wage gap: K12 is no different than the wider workforce

Matt Zalaznick - March 16, 2023

How this superintendent is driving the local economy to help his district thrive

Matt Zalaznick - March 8, 2023

Leadership series: This superintendent had less than six months to craft a strategic plan—mission accomplished

Micah Ward - March 3, 2023

OP-ED

How connecting with communities can pave pathways for success after high school

Briana Evans - March 28, 2023

High school students are suffering from financial illiteracy. Here’s how to fix it.

Fred Fransen - March 27, 2023

How school safety and security improves student behavior and outcomes

Roderick Sams - March 20, 2023

School communications: 5 ways strategic outreach reduces absenteeism

Kara Stern - March 15, 2023

Web Seminars

Creating a Portrait of a Graduate: New Measures of College, Career, and Life Readiness

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The New Era of Education Leadership: Best Practices from Two Decades of Research

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Dual Language Literacy Strategies: Building Spanish and English Proficiency

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Taking 1-to-1 to the Next Level: Training, Certifying and Employing Students in Device Warranty Repair

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