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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.
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K12 social media crackdown: Bill threatens to cut off E-Rate funding

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"Eyes on the Board Act," which singles out TikTok and Instagram, would require schools and districts that receive federal broadband funding to prohibit students from accessing any and all social media apps on "subsidized services, devices, and networks."

Superintendent’s Playbook: 5 ways to connect PD to student learning

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No matter how much teachers demand PD, experts and educators are still looking for effective ways to measure professional development's impact on student achievement.

K12 staffing update: Are shortages finally leveling out?

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Districts will likely continue to grapple with staffing shortages for years to come but a survey released this week indicates there is reason to be optimistic.

7 questions: Why hiring teachers of color is personal for this principal

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"I can count on one hand how many teachers of color taught me," Principal E. Rodney Walker says. "I never wanted any student under my care to experience this lack of connection."

Leadership shifts: Death threats over a mascot force a K12 resignation

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A controversy over the rebranding of a Kansas district's tiger mascot has led to the departure of Superintendent Jason Crawford from Jefferson West Public Schools USD 340.

Get on board: How to strive for no surprises in school board relations

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Superintendents should develop a comprehensive school board communication plan, establish a shared vision and not try to solve every problem on their own.

The vaping crisis: Districts resort to dramatic measures, including indictments

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Several counties in Alabama are taking what's surely among the nation's most aggressive responses to the problem: Vape courts.

Superintendent’s Playbook: 7 stages of helping high school students discover what’s next

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Wayzata High School's "Portrait of a Graduate" makes it clear to the community that students are learning relevant skills necessary for their future success.

Nearly 19,000 qualify for state money for private school costs in Iowa

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The approvals exceeded the state’s estimations. When the private school scholarship program was approved earlier this year, the Legislative Services Agency estimated 14,068 students would use the program, costing the state $106.9 million

Is your state in the top 10 for bullying problems at school and online?

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One in five students between the ages of 12 and 18 suffer bullying, as face-to-face harassment moves behind the anonymity of online attacks, according to federal estimates.

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