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Leadership

Why this superintendent is excited: He figured out how to improve career paths

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendent Carl Dolente is expanding of the “Skilled Trades Program” at the Cumberland Regional School District to train students as electricians and HVAC technicians.

Sudden departures leave 2 districts searching for their next superintendents

Matt Zalaznick -
One superintendent is stepping down and another was fired in a pair of sudden departures that appear to have taken community members by surprise.

Which edtech product is already changing learning for the better? 5 districts weigh in

Micah Ward -
These five leaders shared with District Administration their most valuable edtech tools and why they work so well for their students and staff. To no surprise, it all comes down to effectives and ease of access.

These 2 barriers are getting in the way of K12 leaders’ pursuit toward equity

Micah Ward -
Since the start of 2020, teachers and education leaders alike say they understand the importance of equitable education. Yet, they cite having difficulty implementing inclusive solutions due to several external factors.

4 federally approved ways to use funds for school security

Micah Ward -
"Leaders in government and beyond must redouble efforts to end, once and for all, the scourge of gun violence in and around our schools," wrote U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.

Dismissal of well-liked superintendent leaves school board at risk of recall

Matt Zalaznick -
In other superintendent shifts, a big city school board scoffs at three finalists chosen by its search firm while a state superintendent is urging a district to change course on a new hire.

Why this urban superintendent is worried about sustaining a post-COVID rebound

Matt Zalaznick -
Outcomes are improving for students in the long-underresourced Pottstown School District but funding uncertainty is clouding the prospects for continued success, Superintendent Stephen Rodriguez says.

K12 customer service: Here’s how schools should communicate

Matt Zalaznick -
Two of the most impactful steps in improving K12 customer service are to reduce the number of people whom a parent needs to reach to resolve a problem and ensure that all contacts are courteous.

Leadership series: ‘It was the best professional development that I had ever been through’

Micah Ward -
When Superintendent Jonathan Prince took the helm at St. Lucie Public Schools in 2022, he described it as being passed the torch by Bear Bryant. Fortunately, he had the experience from District Administration's Superintendent's Academy to rely on.

Why some teachers have no choice but to work two jobs

Micah Ward -
"I have considered declaring bankruptcy," one Louisiana teacher wrote. "I cannot stay in this profession unless we receive a 25% raise."

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