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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.
National news

Washington school districts aren’t following up on their ​truant students

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Laws on unexcused absences are meant to keep kids safe, but a lack of resources and fear of court have kept districts from completing necessary steps.
National news

3 insights from Black education leaders in Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Challenges abound for Black students in Kalamazoo County—especially Black males. But three leaders — who all happen to be Black males, themselves—are working intentionally to create a future with equity.
Uncategorized

Brockton superintendent unretires, is put on leave at fiery school committee meeting

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At a meeting to address ongoing violence at Brockton High School, Superintendent Michael Thomas, who went on medical leave before a $14 million budget shortfall was announced last year, rescinded his retirement notice; the school committee responded by placing him on paid administrative leave
National news

Oklahoma City superintendent Sean McDaniel unexpectedly resigns after nearly 6 years in post

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In his resignation letter obtained by The Oklahoman, McDaniel said an ongoing conflict with a current member of the Oklahoma City Public Schools board led him to resign. He does not identify the board member.
Federal

Missouri AG issues cease and desist letters to 3 area school districts

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said he has received reports that the Lindbergh, Parkway and Webster Groves school districts have been discriminating against students and staff based on their religion or race.
National news

At these Kansas City schools, students run the restaurants. And you’re invited to dine

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Several school districts around Kansas City offer programs where students create fine dining experiences, cozy cafes and delectable desserts—and learn to thrive under pressure.
National news

Utah school district takes steps to protect teen after school board member appears to question girl’s gender on social media

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In a since-deleted Facebook post, Natalie Cline, a member of the Utah State Board of Education since 2020, posted a photo of the high school basketball player on Tuesday and falsely implied the student is transgender, writing: “Girls’ basketball…”
National news

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s sprint to remake Chicago’s public schools

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A time-worn phrase has dominated Chicago’s education scene for the past decade—“fully fund neighborhood schools.” Yet it hasn’t translated into policy.
National news

Utah Board of Education revamps, renames controversial ‘educational equity’ rule

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What had been called the Educational Equity in Schools rule—drawing the ire of conservatives critical of the notion of striving for "equity"—is now called the Equal Opportunities in Education rule.
National news

Texas Education Agency takes over La Joya ISD after investigating school board for fraud and conflicts of interest

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The Texas Education Agency removed La Joya Independent School District’s democratically-elected school board and appointed a new superintendent after investigating the district’s previous leadership for allegations of fraud and conflicts of interest.
National news

Arby’s Foundation pays off student lunch debt for 4 metro Atlanta school districts

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The $200,000 payments are part of the charitable organization’s $1 million effort to wipe out lunch debt at more than 750 schools nationwide. The national public school meal debt is $262 million a year.
National news

Listen: A visit to one Florida school where mindfulness is helping youngsters succeed

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Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety and loneliness. And it benefits school kids too. One elementary school in Florida is using a daily mindfulness program with great success.
Leadership

School nutrition: Why some worry it’s at a “perilous juncture”

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A range of financial, logistical and regulatory challenges have the potential to disrupt school meal service as pandemic relief funding expires and stricter standards arrive, advocates say. 
National news

Amid dropping enrollment, Boston school officials say dozens of buildings could close

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Boston Public Schools, also facing significant infrastructure issues at many school buildings, has nearly 120 schools right now, but it's possible that number could drop to as few as 59.
Briefings

On the move: The latest superintendent hires and promotions

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Superintendents were on the move right through the end of the year. District Administration is maintaining a running list of new hires and promotions.
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