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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.
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How rural schools can overcome reduced resources

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The "dire inequity" in resources that students in rural schools face requires immediate action from state and federal lawmakers, says a new report.

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.

How K-12 partners with higher ed on student success

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K-12 and higher education leaders continue to collaborate in new ways to share resources and give graduating high school students a boost as they make the transition to college.

Why schools move forward with yoga, despite complaints

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As K-12 educators adopt yoga and other mindfulness exercises to reduce student stress, some controversy continues to swirl around use of the practices in public education. 

How kindergarten readiness predicts performance

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A kindergarten readiness test can predict first-grade performance, according to University of Missouri researchers. Kindergartners who rate poorly in academic and behavioral readiness will likely remain behind the following year.

How ride-hailing is transforming school transportation

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New ride-hailing apps—such as HopSkipDrive, VANGo and ZŠ«m—allow parents in a growing number of cities to find rides to school for their children.

Universal Design for Learning removes all barriers

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Universal Design for Learning recognizes that variability is the norm in learning. UDL's flexible system of instruction should appeal to every student in a classroom.

How Universal Design for Learning resets school systems

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Universal Design for Learning applies to more than just academics. Educators can apply the approach to any problem that's interfering with instruction.

5 ways to support military-connected students

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Military-connected students typically change schools every two to three years. Some districts have set up transition centers to support children and their families as they adjust.

DATV Video: Districts of Distinction reshape student success

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The 34 schools and districts recognized in this year's Districts of Distinction program are tailoring their career and technical education as well as college-prep courses to regional and national needs, while adding healthy doses of STEM and STEAM to turbo charge learning.

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