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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.
Curriculum & Instruction

How to harness the power of podcasts

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Trucks, and working on them in the Walmart parking lot, is what the boys in Lindsay Johnson's sixth-period English class mostly wanted to discuss last school year. So Johnson helped the students channel their enthusiasm into a podcast.
Admin & Management

Why a Chicago superintendent launched his own company

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All the paper used to track student internships, community service hours, and other college and career information inspired Chicago-area Superintendent David Schuler to launch his own online company.
Curriculum & Instruction

How teacher coaching boosts special ed achievement

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Special education professional development in Fulton County Schools in Atlanta is now guided by a team of 22 instructional coaches tasked with helping teachers boost student achievement.
Uncategorized

Striking students say their district’s climate change curriculum isn’t enough

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During a climate strike in downtown Spokane, students cited statistics and historical trends on everything from increasing carbon dioxide emissions to the extinction of of animal species. They knew their stuff. But in most cases, they didn't learn it in class.
Uncategorized

DATV: How graduate profiles pave paths to the future

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Graduate profiles embed students' passions and soft skills—such as creativity, critical thinking, embracing diversity and self-empowerment—into daily instruction, with the goal of setting them up for future success.
Curriculum & Instruction

Why D.C. schools took big study-abroad strides

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Many districts have struggled to fund study-abroad programs. But educators at District of Columbia Public Schools say they are seeing a big return on investment from sending students overseas.
Assessment & Standards

How 3 districts harness the power of graduate profiles

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An increasing number of district leaders are creating highly detailed graduate profiles to ensure students have the soft skills they need to succeed after high school. 
Curriculum & Instruction

DATV: How high schools rev up automotive programs

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Repairs that require software updates and wrenches compel career and technical education administrators to buy more expensive tools and technology. And in the coming years, the spread of electric and driverless cars will only put more pressure on educators to keep the curriculum and equipment current.
Curriculum & Instruction

High school apprenticeship programs aim higher

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Because high school offers most students their last chance at free education, one Washington district has taken its apprenticeship programs to a higher level.
Curriculum & Instruction

Why large-print books motivate all readers

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Teachers have seen an instant jump in engagement when students are given large-print books. Students want to read longer, feel less nervous about reading and comprehend more of the details.
Curriculum & Instruction

How auto shop accelerates high school CTE

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Consider the speedometer in your new self-driving electric vehicle. The cable-operated dial in the gas-guzzling clunker you just traded is now digital. Easier to read for you, but a harder fix for today's automotive students.
Curriculum & Instruction

Imagination Lab rekindles students’ excitement for learning

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Enthusiasm and inquiry—not standardized testing anxiety—should drive learning. This belief led an Indiana district to turn an old swimming pool into The Imagination Lab.
Curriculum & Instruction

Field trips help teachers face implicit bias

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Achievement gaps prompt district leaders to help educators contend with implicit bias and champion cultural diversity in the classroom.
Curriculum & Instruction

K-12 auto shops add virtual reality

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A student expressing early interest in a career as an auto technician can begin investigating the inner workings of vehicles without getting their hands dirty—all through virtual reality.
Admin & Management

How not to get distracted by educational fads

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Former administrator Mike Schmoker offers a warning: Research shows little evidence that many current educational fads have significantly improved achievement. At DA's September summit for chief academic officers, he will tell curriculum directors what they should prioritize.
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