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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.
Leadership

An experienced superintendent returns to the top spot

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Former Nashville superintendent Shawn Joseph picked to lead a Maryland district as a wave of first-timers take the helm across the country.
Recruitment & Retention

Expectations gap: A new phenomenon teachers are now facing

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The realities teachers face in class every day may lag behind the guidance, resources and collaboration they receive to solve challenges.
Assessment & Standards

How to get even more out of evaluation and testing

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Evaluation and testing reflect what happens before the processes start, and also gauge district credibility.
Leadership

Longtime and interim leaders are promoted in big districts

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Tiffany McMaster takes the helm in Washoe County Public Schools, Anthony Jarrett is promoted at North Side ISD and Dyann Mack is named superintendent in Harford County Schools.
Higher ed

We now have clashing views on the value of college

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Americans' outlook on the value of college is split between a belief in the power of a degree and serious doubts about affordability.
Leadership

Leaders are taking new posts as school year winds down

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Adrian Talley is named the next superintendent of Stamford Public Schools in Connecticut. Interim leader Cancy McArn becomes the permanent superintendent Sacramento City USD.
DALI

How to boost K12 morale so your educators stay

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Have you ever considered retention as a long-term expression of K12 morale? Here's a guidebook for keeping your staff motivated.
National news

Texas takes over second school district this month. See where, why

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The Texas Education Agency replaces the elected school board and superintendent at Beaumont ISD near Houston just days after the agency took the same action against Lake Worth ISD in North Texas.
Learning loss

Teachers need new tactics as more students fall below grade level

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The growing number of students unlikely to reach end-of-year proficiency in math means instruction has become significantly more challenging.
Leadership

Baltimore taps leader from Philadelphia as its new CEO

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Jermaine Dawson is a deputy superintendent in The School District of Philadelphia and a DA Top 100 education influencer.
DALI

How to excel in the role of chief people officer

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Why do educators want to join your district? A group of 50 DA Leadership Institute superintendents shares insights into morale, feedback and credibility.

Women in K12 leadership want more opportunities to advance

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Ambitious female educators say they are steered away from developing skills in finance, operations, talent management and other non-academic roles.
DALI

Here are 5 pillars that power one superintendent’s leadership

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Being present in the community is key to the widespread support David Clendening says he has developed during nearly two decades at the helm of Franklin Community Schools.
Leadership

How superintendents are building a new student-first playbook

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K12 leaders aren't driven to manage buildings. They want to forge cultures built on innovation, strategy and community connection.
Leadership

2 big districts, and many others, pick new superintendents

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Chicago Public Schools choses Macquline King, Ed.D., as its new CEO and Saint Louis Public Schools promotes interim leader Myra Berry to superintendent.
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