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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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Get on Board: How 2 superintendents reach out to school board candidates

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District Administration's "Get on Board" series allows superintendents and other experts to share ideas for creating and maintaining productive relationships with school board members. 

Leadership shifts: Turnover at the top continues to churn coast to coast

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​Districts in New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana and North Carolina part with superintendents who were at various stages of their careers. But several notable new hires also occurred.

How this distinguished principal connects culturally with her Navajo students

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At the beginning of each year, Pandora Mike introduces herself in the Navajo language to ask students, nearly all of whom identify as Native American, if they are also members of her family clans. "Those who raise their hands, I let them know 'I am your grandmother,'" Mike explains."'From here on,' I say, 'if you see me in the hallway, you can call me Grandma."

Superintendent’s Playbook: How to make more progress with interventions

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"It forces collaboration between social studies, math, English and science teachers," explains Superintendent John Dignan of Wayne-Westland Community Schools, about embedding interventions into core instruction. "They're working together and our kids are getting the medicine they need—it's not just about remediation, it's about acceleration."

Tigard-Tualatin School District works to rebuild after violent incident goes viral

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Students returned to classrooms at Hazelbrook Middle School in Tualatin last week after a video of a violent student attack went viral last week, followed by threats to the school that led administrators to send students home Friday and close school through Monday.

Two Orange USD school board members may face recall for firing superintendent

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Over 36,000 voters have signed petitions to kick board President Rick Ledesma and member Madison Miner out of office for quietly firing Superintendent Gunn Marie Hansen over winter break.

3 Principal of the Year finalists described as transformational educators

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School leaders from Maryland, Virginia and Wisconsin recognized by the National Association of Secondary School Principals for "intertwining innovative mental wellness initiatives with academic rigor."

Drugs, bullying, weapons: Which are the safest states for high school students?

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If you're trying to figure out if you work in one of the least dangerous states for high school students, consider: California has the lowest rate of bullying but students in the Golden State are also the most likely to be exposed to illegal drugs. 

Strategic plans: 5 topics that have risen to the top of the priority list

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Do you know which K12 topics are becoming more important in your colleagues' strategic plans? Mental health and academic and behavioral interventions are among the top issues in 2023.

Instructional leader: How one principal leverages a love of teaching reading

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Principal Angie Krause's background as a reading specialist has come in handy this year as she gets to know each child's academic and social-emotional needs.

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