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Matt Zalaznick

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Matt Zalaznick is the managing editor of District Administration and a life-long journalist. Prior to writing for District Administration he worked in daily news all over the country, from the NYC suburbs to the Rocky Mountains, Silicon Valley and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He's also in a band.
Leadership

New hiring is slowing down as school year gets underway

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Brandon Hubbard, Pamela Moore and Malinda Cobb are among the former superintendents or interim leaders moving into new roles.
Higher ed

LinkedIn leans into the college rankings season with new list

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Princeton Review also releases its latest list, picking the top colleges in for financial aid, career services, food and dozens of other categories
Leadership

Student-intendent: The unique way this leader stays connected

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Kristine Martin stays visible by stepping into the shoes of students and staff in classrooms, on buses and in the cafeteria.
Higher ed

Which states have the best community college systems?

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A new list ranks the top community colleges by cost, retention rate, and future earnings, among other key outcomes.
Leadership

This small district is only as strong as its community

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When you run a very small district, with just 700 students, resources can be an issue. On the other hand, the size—or lack of it—makes for very strong relationships.
Leadership

Leadership Lens: Is now your favorite time of year?

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"Leadership Lens" is a monthly column featuring the insights of K12 leaders who are navigating common opportunities and challenges.
Leadership

How to rally the community when disaster strikes

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Superintendent Antonio Shelton learned on the job at the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District that preparedness begins with building relationships before the crisis occurs
Safety & Wellness

New P.E. policy: Why Trump revived the Presidential Fitness Test

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Rates of obesity, chronic disease, inactivity, and poor nutrition have reached crisis levels among children, the White House declares.
Federal

Schools warned that DEI is now considered illegal

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Department of Justice shares guidance it says will help schools and colleges ensure programs aren't discriminatory and avoid legal liability.
Communication

Student voice: Why it’s an important communications strategy

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Student-created content leads to increased engagement, trust and authenticity in school communications.
Leadership

Districts fill their top spots as new year approaches

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Buffalo Public Schools' next superintendent will be Pascal Mubenga, who led Durham Public Schools in North Carolina from 2017 to 2024.
Federal

$5.5 billion in frozen funds released by Trump administration

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Restored grants support after-school programs, English language learners, migrant education and professional development.

Big Department of Ed layoffs OK’d by Supreme Court

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Supreme Court rules that President Donald Trump has the authority to cut half the Department of Education's staff.
Federal

States challenge funding freeze as districts forced to wait

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Nearly half the states in the nation sued the Trump administration Monday over the president's summertime freeze on nearly $7 billion in K12 funding.
Safety & Wellness

Threats against school officials are soaring. Here’s how to respond

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Threats against school officials, which spiked after the COVID outbreak, have jumped even higher since President Donald Trump's re-election in 2024, new data shows.
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