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People Watch: Earnest Winston named N.C. district’s superintendent

Winston is officially heading up Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools after a short stint as acting superintendent.

Construction Watch: Colorado to consider using state land to address affordable housing shortage

Officials are exploring leasing and other ways to accommodate more affordable housing, with an emphasis on workforce housing for teachers.

People Watch: Pennsylvania district taps new superintendent

Nathan Barrett is taking the helm at the Hanover Area School District after serving as a principal in the state's Scranton School District.

Construction Watch: Tennessee district’s school building audit suggests dozens of renovations, school closures

A preliminary report on Hamilton County's school buildings calls for $1.36 billion in capital improvements across 74 schools.

People Watch: Ex-state lawmaker is Arkansas district’s new leader

Herschel W. Cleveland will be able to serve as superintendent of Western Yell County School District as a result of a waiver of state law.

How to develop best practices for more effective software use

With an estimated two-thirds of educational software underutilized, administrators need to ensure software use is effective and to avoid purchases that don't meet school needs.

Construction Watch: Colorado schools getting $401 million for state-approved projects

Dozens of projects will help improve health, safety, security and technology in public schools.

South Dakota students enjoy virtual road trips

Students can now better explore the state's geography, history, agriculture and natural resources without leaving the classroom.

People Watch: 32-year district veteran to lead his Idaho school system

Tom Albertson (pictured) has been picked to head up the Lake Pend Oreille School District, succeeding Shawn Woodward.

Students train for construction jobs with immersive simulators

Students from a construction and engineering charter school in Reno, Nevada, experience heavy machinery operations, via high-tech simulators

People Watch: Bill Fritcher moves on to another Illinois district

Leaving the Teutopolis School District, Fritcher (pictured) is taking the reins at Neoga, succeeding Superintendent Ben Johnson.

Can we make SATs and college admissions more transparent?

No one disputes that performance disparities in the education system are real. But it is unclear how the new SAT scores would affect a student's chances of getting into college. These scores are based on where a student lives and the school they attend, not on the individual. These changes may add ambiguity and anxiety to an already complicated college admissions process.

Supercharge blended learning environments to really engage your learners

Using blended learning resources and online games to teach elementary literacy and math helps engage students, accelerate learning and provide data insights to guide instruction. Finding these high-quality digital resources can be difficult and costly. Education.com is announcing a low introductory price for whole school and district implementations.

Safco introduces Learn by Safco K12 line

Safco has been part of education since saddle shoes were in style. And since you might still be using school desks from that era, Safco is introducing Learn by Safco. It is a comprehensive collection of favorite Safco products designed to enhance your educational environment.

Construction Watch: Fast-growing Ohio school districts slated for more funding under Senate budget

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission may receive another $100 million for the continuation of school building construction and renovation work.