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.

Good news: Has teacher turnover finally hit its peak?

Superintendents and their teams are finding success with strategies deployed to reverse the staff shortages exacerbated by the turbulence of the past few years.

3 big shifts that can help you restore your teachers’ morale

While 66% of leaders say salary was key for teacher morale, 69% think reimagining classrooms and instruction is also essential, according to a new survey from learning company D2L and District Administration.

How new ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills are more restrictive than the original

A proposal in Indiana would banish instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity from all classrooms, kindergarten through 12th grade, while Iowa lawmakers aim to eliminate the topics through eighth grade.

300 picture books most-banned in schools describe our struggles for inclusion

Many of the picture books yanked from school shelves tell the true stories of civil rights or LGBTQ experiences while some are simply "lighthearted fiction about animals or babies."

Female students are faring the worst when it comes to risky behavior

CDC's latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows dangerous trends are overshadowing a number of improvements in female students' well-being.

Are your school counselors being pushed beyond their job descriptions?

School counselors are frequently performing tasks such as building student schedules, maintaining student files and coordinating 504 plans, according to a new survey of K12 administrators.

District’s first Black superintendent is accusing school board of discrimination

Omar Easy filed a formal complaint against Wayland Public Schools in Massachusetts after he was suspended "without explanation" earlier last week.

Superintendent shifts: 2 big retirements, one sudden dismissal and lots of new leaders

Superintendents of the Wake County Public School System—North Carolina's largest district—and of the schools in Wisconsin's capital will both step down this summer.

3 superintendents to watch: They’re applauding their teams for big achievements

Three education leaders say their awards celebrate public service and highlight the achievements of their students, staff, and communities.

Did Florida shrink African American Studies? College Board is firing back

College Board denies trimming AP African American Studies curriculum based on Florida's complaints and says it never even received any formal feedback from the state's education officials.

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