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People Watch: Larry Brown to head up Ohio district

After six years leading the state's Wauseon Exempted Village School District, Brown is taking over the top job at Fort Recovery Local Schools.

How one K-12 district uses e-portfolios to showcase student skills

North Bend School District's e-portfolio initiative showcases skills for success, including digital-age literacy, inventive thinking, effective communication and high productivity.

Construction Watch: School awarded first Indiana construction apprenticeship certification

Starting next year, about 40 students at Hamilton Heights High School in Arcadia are slated to participate in the state's new “earn and learn” program.

People Watch: Dave Bromwell promoted to head up Maryland school district

Bromwell has worked at Dorchester County Public Schools for over 30 years and is replacing retiring Superintendent Diana Mitchell.

Construction Watch: Partnership helps Washington high school dropouts learn construction skills

A new program from OIC of Washington and West Valley School District is giving 16- to 24-year-olds the chance to earn a high school diploma while doing hands-on construction projects and getting paid.

People Watch: South Carolina school district hires Frank Rodriguez

Rodriguez is leaving his leadership post in Palm Beach, Florida, and moving to Beaufort County to become superintendent on July 1.

Construction Watch: Voters around Minnesota say ‘yes’ to $539 million in school upgrades

They approved seven of 15 building referendums, rejecting eight in greater Minnesota, which would have added up to more than $250 million.

People Watch: North Carolina district brings in Catherine Edmonds

After just 16 months leading another state district, Edmonds will become superintendent of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools on July 1.

People Watch: Brent Stephens chosen to head up California district

Stephens (pictured) will move from San Francisco USD to Berkeley USD, succeeding Superintendent Donald Evans, who is retiring.

App provides resources for students dealing with violence

The Students Against Violence app enables states to address pressing issues for young people, including bullying, teen dating violence and suicide, and provides resources for students dealing with domestic violence, self-harm, and drug abuse.

Construction Watch: Alaska bill would delay new school construction for another five years

The new bill would extend a previous moratorium on the state reimbursing municipalities for school construction bonds until 2025.

Read how academic teaming transformed an entire district

With strong pre-release buzz, The Power of Student Teams by Michael Toth and David Sousa is shaping up to be a must-read among educators. Pre-order a copy.

April jobs report tells us that kids need math skills for the future

Professional and business services, construction and health care industries gained the most jobs, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's report. Business leaders have emphasized for years that numeracy is a key skill they look for when they hire; yet they have trouble finding qualified applicants because many have limited abilities in using basic math, or can't understand numbers effectively in their role.

How biometric security can boost school safety and efficiency

Fingerprint readers and facial scans can tighten security and increase administrative efficiencies for identity checks, attendance taking and bookkeeping.

DA op-ed: The changing role of the school district CIO

Do you see yourself as a traditional or transformational technology leader? The reality is that we must be both.