Matt Zalaznick

Matt Zalaznick is 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.

Big district gets new leader as busy hiring season continues

Broward County Public Sachools' superintendent resigned suddenly last week but there won't be a national search to replace him.

Teaching with AI: How quickly are we transforming K12?

On National AI Literacy Day, a new survey shows that AI may well transform education but fewer than one in five teachers have used the latest technology in the classroom.

Book bans are hitting new heights this school year

Books about women, sexual violence and rape that have are being challenged based on obscenity while race, LGBTQ and transgender identities continue to be frequent targets.

Ominous signs are emerging in recent school board discussions

Staffing cuts and terminations have become more frequent topics at school board meetings over the past year, according to the Burbio's tracker that has captivated District Administration.

Tennessee is ramping up penalties for student threats. Research shows that’s not the best way to keep schools safe

Zero-tolerance measures can counteract what some experts consider a crucial tool for protecting students and the larger community.

5 ways districts can better handle social media threats

School leaders should work with law enforcement to develop a response plan that starts discreetly, at a lower intensity, and scales up rapidly if a threat becomes credible.

Courts rule on missed IEP goals and Title IX; preschool guidance released

How much IEP progress is enough for a district to show that it provided free appropriate public education? According to one court regarding a middle schooler with a seizure disorder, not hitting annual IEP goals is not enough progress.

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: Can we conquer chronic absenteeism?

"The churn that's happening in classrooms is now affecting everyone. It's affecting the ability of teachers to teach, teachers to set classroom norms, and kids to learn," Attendance Works Executive Director Hedy Chang says on this week's podcast.

Superintendent hiring season is now kicking into higher gear

This spring's busy hiring season is giving the next generation of superintendents their first chance to run their own districts. 

Hiring teachers? These schools of education may produce your best candidates

At the top of U.S. News and World Report's best schools of education list is a tie between the world-renowned Teachers College, Columbia University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Which other schools round out the top 10?

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