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See which superintendents are on the move right now

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Longtime superintendents such as Gillian Chapman, Alex Cherniss and Glenn Barnes have found new homes during a busy hiring season from coast to coast.
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What will happen to districts that defy Trump’s DEI order?

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A growing number of states say they are removing DEI from their schools even as some leaders refuse to comply.
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How good is state AI guidance? Depends where you live

Micah Ward -
Many states that have released AI guidance for schools fail to address critical concerns educators and parents share about the technology.
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When school safety isn’t about fear: How connections transform security

Quintin Shepherd -
When “keeping bad things out” becomes the overarching goal, we often miss a critical point: real safety is not just about avoiding something negative; it is about building something positive.

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Guide to Chronic Absenteeism Solutions & Improving Student Attendance

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Superintendent Paula Knight: How to take risks on behalf of students

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Linda McMahon: The Nation’s Report Card is on track

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See which superintendents are on the move right now

Matt Zalaznick -
Longtime superintendents such as Gillian Chapman, Alex Cherniss and Glenn Barnes have found new homes during a busy hiring season from coast to coast.

Superintendent Paula Knight: How to take risks on behalf of students

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendent Paula Knight was way ahead of the curve on a big issue: Cell phones in schools.

NOLA is the latest big district to pick new leader

Matt Zalaznick -
Mike Dominguez takes the helm at Missouri's Francis Howell School District while Jami Jo Thompson is named the next superintendent of Rapid City Area Schools.

Jamil Maroun: How this superintendent inspires new leaders

Matt Zalaznick -
New Jersey K12 leader says he is just as eager to motivate staff as he is students. It's the "best form of leadership," he says.

Superintendent Jeni Gotto is all in on competency-based education

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Superintendent Jeni Gotto and Westminster Public Schools are so accomplished at competency-based education that she has literally written the book on it.

Tony Watlington plans to reach new heights in Philadelphia

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Superintendent Tony Watlington, District Administration's 2025 Superintendent of the Year, is determined to make The School District of Philadelphia the fastest-improving large urban system in the U.S.
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Private school vouchers head to Abbott’s desk to become law

The Texas Tribune -
Abbott has already said that he plans to sign Senate Bill 2, a $1 billion proposal allowing families to use taxpayer dollars to fund their children’s private school education. Upon his signature, the program will officially launch at the start of the 2026-27 school year.

Gen Z workers increasingly opt out of college and into the trades: ‘There are about 2 million fewer students,’ says expert

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In the first quarter of 2024, Gen Z made up 18% of the workforce, according to the Department of Labor, but 18- to 25-year-olds made up nearly 25% of all new hires in skilled trade industries that year, according to Gusto.

Gaston County Schools aims to improve student achievement with principal swaps

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Gaston County Schools officials released the first round of principal appointments and transfers ahead of the 2025-26 school year. So far, four principal transfers and one principal appointment have been announced.

Survey: Parents shell out $3K annually on kids sports with college, pros in mind

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Spending on youth sports now averages $3,000 annually, with many families hoping for college scholarships or pro careers despite long odds. Rising costs have led to financial strain and lifestyle sacrifices, fueling calls for a shift back to affordable, local recreational sports.
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