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Community engagement

The 3 important partnerships that help this superintendent make a difference

Matt Zalaznick -
K12 partnerships at the Greenfield Union School District are driving esports, robotics, innovation and leadership, says Superintendent Zandra Jo Galván. "I'm excited about the future for kids," she exclaims.

How two superintendents strive to be “real people”

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Two leaders highlight key steps on a journey many K12 leaders take—that of humanizing themselves in their relationships with staff and students.

Family engagement: 5 key strategies to help leaders connect more effectively

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K12 leaders looking to form closer connections with parents, families and communities should think of their outreach efforts as a blend of one- and two-way communications.

5 ways to optimize back-to-school night for relationship building

Kara Stern -
Anyone who’s given a back-to-school night presentation knows there's no way a teacher can fit everything they need to share with families.

How a superintendent’s “Dr. Hannigan’s Shenanigans” videos became a big hit

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendent Peter Hannigan's series of video interviews with students and other activities was "renewed" for a second season after a five-episode run last school year. "Being visible as a superintendent is one of my top priorities," says the Chicago-area district leader.

How strategic plan goals vary in urban, rural and suburban school districts

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See which strategic plan priorities are most prominent in rural school districts and which get more attention in urban and suburban systems.

Too much information? Impossible, one superintendent says of school communications

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Quenching parents' and families' thirst for news updates is one way K12 leadership has changed over the last few years, Superintendent Joshua McDowell says.

Get on board: How to strive for no surprises in school board relations

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Superintendents should develop a comprehensive school board communication plan, establish a shared vision and not try to solve every problem on their own.

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Dear readers, what are the biggest concerns in your district? Student behavior? Teacher shortages? School board relations? You can choose all that apply—and help District Administration's editors craft our coverage of K12—when you take DA's brand new reader survey.

5 ways school leaders can help disconnected communities access broadband

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"This is a nuanced issue," said Tom Ferree, chairman & CEO of Connected Nation, a Kentucky-based nonprofit working to get more families hooked up to the internet, "and it’s critical for us to identify the pain points and work together to find solutions for not only expanding access to broadband but also helping people adopt and use the resources it offers.”

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