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Admin & Management

Why some politicians have had enough of the ‘culture wars’ in K12

Micah Ward -
"Putting politicians in charge of the classroom is dangerous," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said during a special address on Monday declaring a state of emergency for public education.

Removal of 8 books may have created fear and harassment in Georgia district, feds say

Matt Zalaznick -
Library book challenges in Forsyth County Schools may have created a "hostile environment for students," Department of Education investigators said in the agency's first foray into the recent wave of book bans buffeting K12.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg is latest big district to fill top slot with leader of color

Matt Zalaznick -
First-time Superintendent Crystal Hill is Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools first black, female leader, having previously served as interim superintendent and chief of staff in North Carolina's second-largest district.

This low-profile staff position can save districts millions each year

Micah Ward -
Sustainability directors on average safe their district $1 million each year, which is roughly 10 times their annual salary. But how exactly do they serve their districts?

A surprise firing and 2 suspensions mark ongoing shuffle of K12 leadership

Matt Zalaznick -
The superintendent of a large Florida district has been fired with little to no warning as a nationwide leadership shuffle shows no sign of letting up even as the school year winds down.

How this year’s plague of safety threats is exactly what this expert predicted

Micah Ward -
And there's no sign of it letting up, he says. As this school year comes to an end, a school security expert and an assistant superintendent reflect on how threats against K12 are impacting schools around the country.

Why New York City Public Schools reversed its ban on ChatGPT

Micah Ward -
Four months after restricting access, educators are now eager to "embrace its potential." Says University of Washington professor Jason Yip, "Banning ChatGPT is like using a piece of paper to block this flood that is coming."

How Superintendent Reuben Duncan is upending the old K12 hierarchy

Matt Zalaznick -
Three words lie at the heart of the New Hampshire leader's efforts to clear the way for innovative teamwork, student achievement and community prosperity.

These district leaders intend to add 75 teachers as layoffs hit elsewhere

Matt Zalaznick -
As layoffs in other districts climb into the hundreds, leaders in Worcester Public Schools are planning to add 75 teachers and hundreds of other positions. 

From ‘me’ to ‘we’: Why strong board-superintendent relationships are important

Quintin Shepherd -
When boards and superintendents work together, they can set clear goals and expectations for student achievement and ensure that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed.

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