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.

‘Disturbing pattern:’ Bomb threats made against 16 schools over 2 days, NC sheriff says

State and local law enforcement officials in North Carolina are investigating after threatening calls about suspicious packages were made at 16 different high schools over a period of two days.

Parents beat up Brooklyn school safety agent who wouldn’t let them into elementary school over COVID vax status

Three parents enraged they couldn't get into a Brooklyn elementary school without proof of COVID vaccination beat up a school safety agent Thursday, sending her to the hospital, according to union officials.

Will superintendent turnover create a school leadership void after COVID?

Female superintendents and superintendents of districts serving mostly students of color have been disproportionately impacted by turnover since the beginning of the pandemic though all leaders are reporting heavier workloads.

5 ways teachers can help high school seniors finish college applications

Here are three facts about college-going: it's not getting more expensive, students often lose track of the application process, and some who get accepted never actually enroll.

Why new LGBTQ restrictions could undo 10 years of improving climate for studentsl

Recent limits on teaching LGBTQ topics and student activities fly in the face of years of growing inclusion and affirmation by educators, schools, and yes, even state lawmakers.

How are school leaders responding as COVID rises again in some districts?

Neither mask mandates nor other precautions are returning to schools that are dealing with increasing new COVID cases in recent weeks.

$500 million worth of help coming for cleaner schools and buses

Building Better School Infrastructure grants will support energy- and cost-saving redesigns and help districts transition to electric school buses.

These 5 challenges are chipping away at the optimism of principals

Job satisfaction among principals is being hampered by the likelihood of ongoing, unsustainable workloads and too much time spent on administrative tasks.

COVID-era tech innovations are here to stay, 3 educators say

Across the country, educators are building on the innovations of the remote and hybrid learning eras to reach a new normal of more advanced use of educational technology.

7 new ways to stem a rash of new school attendance problems

Transportation challenges, student health, school climate, mobility and poverty—long the leading causes of chronic absenteeism—also became much more severe during the pandemic.

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