District Administration K-12 education news and analysis

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How to design school discipline to create a sense of belonging for students

Micah Ward - June 1, 2023

"I dropped out of school—actually, they kicked me out—because I didn't want to give them my hat," said one student featured in a new report. "And I had bad experiences since preschool, so it was easy for me to be like [forget] this."

How does public education fare under the debt ceiling deal?

Micah Ward - June 1, 2023

Examining working conditions in 5 states holds keys to teacher well-being

Matt Zalaznick - June 1, 2023

Several superintendents switch as first-timers join the ranks of K12 leadership

Matt Zalaznick - May 31, 2023

This is how many teachers would carry a gun to make their school safer

Matt Zalaznick - May 31, 2023

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News from DA's FETC

5 reasons educators need to have “the talk” with students about using AI for homework

Micah Ward - May 31, 2023

Here’s what you need to know to prevent and mitigate ransomware in 2023-24

Micah Ward - May 30, 2023

DA Leadership Institute

How this superintendent is amping up the power of his small N.J. district

Matt Zalaznick - May 24, 2023

From ‘me’ to ‘we’: Why strong board-superintendent relationships are important

Quintin Shepherd - May 18, 2023

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5 reasons educators need to have “the talk” with students about using AI for homework

Micah Ward - May 31, 2023

How to improve your district’s summer programs in 4 easy steps

Micah Ward - May 31, 2023

A new look at the teacher shortage—is it worse than we thought?

Micah Ward - May 30, 2023

How this superintendent is fueling multidisciplinary learning with a food truck

Matt Zalaznick - May 30, 2023

Kentucky superintendent suspended as two other leaders call it quits

Matt Zalaznick - May 30, 2023

Here’s what you need to know to prevent and mitigate ransomware in 2023-24

Micah Ward - May 30, 2023

How the end of this school year can help jumpstart next year

Matt Zalaznick - May 26, 2023

In their final weeks, some schools still face security threats

Micah Ward - May 25, 2023

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Kentucky superintendent suspended as two other leaders call it quits

Matt Zalaznick - May 30, 2023

A surprise firing and 2 suspensions mark ongoing shuffle of K12 leadership

Matt Zalaznick - May 22, 2023

Most teachers will return next year, but they want these 2 challenges resolved

Micah Ward - May 24, 2023

Several superintendents switch as first-timers join the ranks of K12 leadership

Matt Zalaznick - May 31, 2023

A new look at the teacher shortage—is it worse than we thought?

Micah Ward - May 30, 2023

This is how many teachers would carry a gun to make their school safer

Matt Zalaznick - May 31, 2023

This low-profile staff position can save districts millions each year

Micah Ward - May 22, 2023

People to Watch

Several superintendents switch as first-timers join the ranks of K12 leadership

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How this superintendent is fueling multidisciplinary learning with a food truck

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Kentucky superintendent suspended as two other leaders call it quits

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How this superintendent is giving his educators the freedom to change...

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How this superintendent is amping up the power of his small...

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How this superintendent incorporated high-dosage tutoring that produces results

Charlotte-Mecklenburg is latest big district to fill top slot with leader...

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A surprise firing and 2 suspensions mark ongoing shuffle of K12...

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How Superintendent Reuben Duncan is upending the old K12 hierarchy

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From ‘me’ to ‘we’: Why strong board-superintendent relationships are important

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National News

Utah’s rural high school students outpace urban kids in earning college credit

DA Staff - June 1, 2023

Nebraska teachers union files petitions to repeal new ‘school choice’ law

DA Staff - June 1, 2023

Dallas ISD to require clear or mesh backpacks for students next year

DA Staff - June 1, 2023

2 Portland teachers recognized for ‘educational excellence,’ receive 1 year of paid housing

DA Staff - June 1, 2023

Leadership Concerns

How this superintendent is amping up the power of his small N.J. district

Matt Zalaznick - May 24, 2023

From ‘me’ to ‘we’: Why strong board-superintendent relationships are important

Quintin Shepherd - May 18, 2023

4 superintendents share keys to working effectively with school boards

Matt Zalaznick - May 8, 2023

OP-ED

5 steps districts can take to prepare for a big financial reckoning

Noah Wepman - May 31, 2023

4 warning signs that students are struggling with mental health. And 4 solutions.

Kevin Skinner - May 31, 2023

3 keys to leading through the student mental health crisis

Gary Pettengell - May 25, 2023

How new CTE pathways are inspiring students to learn—and earn

Shelli Montoya - May 25, 2023

Web Seminars

Reinventing Teacher Prep to Solve the Shortage, Diversify the Profession & Improve Instruction

DA Leadership Institute -

Meeting Special Education Needs with Limited Resources

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Self-Directed Learning: Practical Ideas to Empower Students

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How AI Will Transform K-12 IT Infrastructure

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