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.

Calls are now growing nationwide to ease K-12 COVID rules

With omicron on the decline, even administrators in states where support for COVID protections have been the highest are now asking for more local control over COVID policy.

School leaders set 3 priorities as they face a third pandemic year

School climate, teacher retention and tackling learning loss top school leaders' priorities for 2022 and 2023, a new survey has found.

Stress of staff shortages may drive teachers away in huge numbers, survey shows

Some 55% of educators polled said that they were ready to leave "the profession they love earlier than planned," according to the latest National Education Association member survey.

How can we make standardized testing more valuable? Dump accountability.

Though many students are likely to spend most of this school year learning in-person, short-term shifts back to remote instruction could again chip away at the reliability of year-end assessments.

Embrace ed-tech as you learn to conquer uncertainty at FETC Friday

You can take a deep dive into coaching through uncertainty, blockchain technology, and fully embracing ed-tech on the closing day of FETC Friday.

Leadership lessons: Learn why ed-tech teamwork is key at FETC Wednesday

Superintendents will detail how they are leading teaching and learning in a world of constant change. You can also learn how to bring literacy to life with makerspaces and how gamification makes exams more engaging.

How librarians are now providing ed-tech and emotional support

Librarians have not only become go-to ed-tech coaches in their schools but they have also been a shoulder to cry on over the last two years.

You can’t fix kids: 3 keys to becoming a truly trauma-informed school

Students will push away when they feel like teachers or other staff are trying to change who they are, said Jethro Jones, during his FETC workshop Tuesday on contending with trauma.

Ed-tech energy: FETC 2022 is underway, in-person and full of insights

From innovative edge ed-tech to leadership to equity, FETC 2022's keynotes, featured speakers and hundreds of sessions will fortify educators to drive student achievement in 2022 and beyond.

Bipartisan agreement? Leaders take quick action to deploy more substitutes

K-12 leaders grappling with teacher and staff shortages are receiving unprecedented assistance from elected leaders on both sides of the political divide and various sectors of their communities.

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