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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.
Higher ed

Ranking the best public universities—and more

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U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 2026 Best Colleges ranking at a time when higher ed faces federal scrutiny.
FETC

How to guide students as tech evolves ‘every minute’

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Middle school librarian Brandi Grant believes the library is a place where every student should feel seen, heard and empowered.
Leadership

Superintendent Rosa Diaz is riding the ‘progress train’

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How the leader of Carteret Public Schools transformed her district's culture and saw academic improvement.
FETC

FETC 2026: Amy Storer wants to make your education life easier

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The instructional coach and featured speaker says AI can be that "little assistant we all wish that we had every day in our lives."
FETC

How to make time for self-care, communication and mentorship

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Rachel Edoho-Eket, a Maryland principal, aims to help educators build some of their soft skills amid the edtech innovations at FETC 2026.
Leadership

3 ways this superintendent makes his district stand out

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Like most superintendents across the country, Matt Vance drives his district forward despite funding constraints caused by declining enrollment.
Leadership

How to say “so long, superwoman,” and really thrive

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Superintendent Teresa Hill admits she is "a recovering superwoman." At the upcoming Leadhership Network for Women conference, she will encourage others to join her.
Leadership

‘Breaking the myth’: A look at Houston ISD’s big turnaround

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The sprawling district no longer has any F-rated schools. That's one way Superintendent Mike Miles says the narrative about large urban systems is changing.
DALI

Dina Scippa guides K12’s women leaders to be authentic

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Women often hold themselves to impossible, even superhuman standards, says Scippa, a leadership coach. She wants them to lead unapologetically and, even, imperfectly.
Leadership

Why this superintendent wants to make ‘new mistakes’

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When Superintendent Travis Hamby shares what sounds like an unusual ambition, it's another way of describing how he is experimenting with new educational models. 
Higher ed

LinkedIn leans into the college rankings season with new list

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Princeton Review also releases its latest list, picking the top colleges in for financial aid, career services, food and dozens of other categories
Leadership

Student-intendent: The unique way this leader stays connected

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Kristine Martin stays visible by stepping into the shoes of students and staff in classrooms, on buses and in the cafeteria.
Higher ed

Which states have the best community college systems?

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A new list ranks the top community colleges by cost, retention rate, and future earnings, among other key outcomes.
Leadership

This small district is only as strong as its community

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When you run a very small district, with just 700 students, resources can be an issue. On the other hand, the size—or lack of it—makes for very strong relationships.
Leadership

Leadership Lens: Is now your favorite time of year?

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"Leadership Lens" is a monthly column featuring the insights of K12 leaders who are navigating common opportunities and challenges.
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