Admin & Management

Why this superintendent tells his team to ‘get comfortable being uncomfortable’

Enrollment at Fremont County School District #24 was down to around 320 students in 2013, 40 short of the benchmark that would provide more state funding to expand programming for students.

3 podcasts every passionate K12 leader should tune into

If you're a passionate leader who wants to go above and beyond by expanding your understanding of pertinent K12 topics including school safety, innovative instructional technology and simply becoming a more impactful leader, these three podcasts will help you achieve that goal.

School jobs: Can districts get fully staffed before the new year begins?

There are more than 260,000 students in Broward County, Florida, and about 1,300 jobs available as the new school year approaches. The School District of Philadelphia, with less than half that number of students, has almost as many vacancies.

Crackdown on cellphones expands as 2023-24 school year approaches

District leaders are implementing new restrictions as they look to eliminate distractions and shift academic recovery into a higher gear in the 2023-24 school year.

7 questions: Superintendent is prepping rural students for future success

Superintendent Steve Willard's extensive experience as a CTE teacher has helped him set a course for the Belle Fourche School District as a model CTE system.

How much ESSER funding does your state have left to spend?

On average, states have spent only 54.5% of their ESSER dollars, according to a new analysis from Georgetown University's FutureEd which breaks down Covid relief spending in each state.

Popular superintendent steps down after district loses $1.2M to scammers

Kyle Wieland resigned as Manchester Community Schools' superintendent after he sent a payment to internet fraudsters posing as one of the district's construction contractors.

A sudden principal termination and several shakeups leave educators puzzled

Kurt Dennis, longtime principal at McAuliffe International School at Denver Public Schools, was fired last week after he allegedly broke student privacy laws. Now, the community is rallying for his reinstatement.

Embrace the Future: Why K12 superintendents and cabinet members should attend FETC 2024

As the educational landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, K12 superintendents and cabinet members are faced with the challenge of staying ahead of the curve. To navigate this ever-changing environment and lead their districts to success, it is essential for these educational leaders to embrace the power of technology.

5 ways leaders can address student dropout rates before it’s too late

The warning signs can be apparent as early as kindergarten, according to a new research brief. It may seem too early, but that's when educators must intervene.

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