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Matt Zalaznick

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Matt Zalaznick is the managing editor of District Administration, covering K-12 public school leadership, teaching and learning, student achievement, education technology, and federal education policy. A journalist since 1996, Zalaznick has reported on politics, law enforcement, and breaking news for newspapers and websites across the U.S. Virgin Islands, the San Francisco Bay Area, Colorado, and the New York City suburbs. He holds a B.A. in English from Tufts University.
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DA 100 education influencers: Liza Caraballo-Suarez

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The president of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 2023-24, Caraballo-Suarez has been serving K12 for more than 20 years.
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DA 100 education influencers: Aaron Huff

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New National Association of Secondary School Principals President Huff is in his fifth year as principal of Benjamin Bosse High School in Evansville, Ind.
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DA 100 education influencers: Jermaine Dawson

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Deputy superintendent of academic services at the School District of Philadelphia (Penn.), Dawson is a passionate school system leader with a proven track record of raising student achievement.
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DA 100 education influencers: Jeff McCoy

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Associate superintendent of academics at Greenville County Schools (S.C.), McCoy oversees a multimillion-dollar annual budget while specializing in curriculum development, project management and software training.
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DA 100 education influencers: Rebekah Kim

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Associate superintendent of teaching and learning at Kent School District (Wash.), Kim is an active community partner who works with local organizations to advocate for educational opportunities among underserved groups.
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DA 100 education influencers: Matthew Joseph

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Assistant superintendent of teaching and learning at New Bedford Public Schools (Mass.), Joseph is a nationally recognized professional development specialist helping district leaders drive impact in a changing K12 landscape.
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DA 100 education influencers: Norman Fleming

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Chief information technology officer at Chicago Public Schools (Ill.), Fleming brings 30 years of private sector experience to his role. He is an advocate for better diversity, equity and inclusion practices in the technology space.
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DA 100 education influencers: Neal Weaver

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Chief information and strategy officer at Santa Fe Public Schools (N.M.), Weaver is a thought leader on student engagement and the changing K12 learning environment, helping leaders create impactful strategies.
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DA 100 education influencers: Tami Lundberg

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CTO at Fresno Unified School District (Calif.), Tami Lundberg brings 30+ years of experience in private practice. She has been a vocal advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion for the district’s IT department.
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DA 100 education influencers: Robert Dickson

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Chief information officer at Wichita Public Schools, Dickson oversees the district’s virtual school, Education Imagine Academy, as well as digital literacy and citizenship instructional training to empower students with 21st-century skills.
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DA 100 education influencers: Tom Whitby

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A popular internet and radio personality who facilitates education conversations on X through #edchat, Whitby is a senior consultant for Ideamapper, a tool that helps users bridge visual learning with documentation.
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DA 100 education influencers: Mike Tholfsen

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The principal group product manager for Microsoft Education, Tholfsen leads the company’s product strategy, including for AI in education experiences. He also leads all Immersive Reader products.
National news

The kids missing the most amount of school may surprise you: kindergarteners

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A California school district fights chronic absenteeism in kindergarten by helping parents decide whether their kid is too sick to go to school.
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DA 100 education influencers: Wayne Vickers

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Alabaster City Schools (Ala.) Superintendent Wayne Vickers extends his contributions beyond the campus, having coordinated various capital improvement projects across the state such as new school construction, classroom additions and athletic complexes.
National news

Cincinnati Public Schools unions take votes of no confidence, superintendent responds

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The superintendent has created a culture of fear and intimidation, union leaders said. Superintendent Iranetta Wright said she's met consistently with union leaders since March 2023 and requested their input regarding district decisions.
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