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Micah Ward is the editor at District Administration. For more than four years, he's covered artificial intelligence, edtech and district leadership. He holds a master's degree in Journalism from the University of Alabama. Find Micah Ward on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected].
Academics

These leadership qualities make superintendents more hirable

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District Administration's analysis reveals a profession in transition, not retreat, even as expectations are growing more complex and school boards become more risk-averse.
Artificial Intelligence

Q&A: A leader must now possess these tech skills

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Here's how you can upskill at the pace of tech innovation, says one edtech expert.
Leadership

How one leader is creating continuity in a big district

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools' new superintendent, Dr. Roderick Richmond, pledges to restore trust in leadership after years of leadership turnover.
Artificial Intelligence

The White House predicts AI’s new role in education. Is it accurate?

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First lady Melania Trump predicts humanoid robots will soon provide personalized instruction.
Artificial Intelligence

Using AI isn’t cheating, according to students

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Students say it's OK for AI to explain homework assignments, but maybe not to edit essays.
Federal

Education Department to abandon its mostly vacant headquarters

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The move marks another step in the Trump administration's plans to shrink the government's role in education.
Leadership

Superintendent salaries grow as more women take the helm

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More than 38% of superintendents say their district's "economic condition" is declining, according to The School Superintendents Association.
Education Technology

Make MTSS less confusing with this simple analogy

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It starts with adopting a coach mindset, says one leader. How are you using player stats (student data) to make the right calls?
Leadership

2 leaders you should’ve already followed on social media

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Social media should be used to contribute to the superintendency, not simply provide updates, says one leader.
Artificial Intelligence

Sal Khan: Regulating screen time is ‘common sense’

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Leaders can expand social media restrictions to clubs and extracurriculars. The Khan Academy founder explains why.
Leadership

How to find good teachers in tough hiring times

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Though jobs may remain unfilled year-round, leaders cannot lower their standards, says Principal Nicole Bottomley.
Artificial Intelligence

Here are the AI tools you’re missing out on

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These three AI tools will help you become a better write, stronger researcher and understand complex topics.
Leadership

Residency requirements: The new strategy improving superintendent hiring

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Lawmakers hope removing residency requirements for superintendents will motivate leaders from neighboring areas to apply if they don't have to move.
Federal

Feds continue to put pressure on new districts

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The Department of Education accuses District of Columbia Public School of discriminating against students with disabilities.
DALI

This superintendent has advice for staying focused on the mission

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When internal tensions and politics compete for superintendents' time, leaders must stay rooted in their systems, Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon says.
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