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Admin & Management

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.

How can you mitigate absenteeism? Communicate with families

Micah Ward -
A new analysis of nearly 325,000 PK-12 students across 30 school districts in California reveals such systematic interventions are consistent with improved student attendance.

Parents—and authors—sue district for banning LGBTQ-themed books

Matt Zalaznick -
The Escambia County School District's book bans are being called "unconstitutional" in a federal lawsuit filed by a leading free speech organization and the country's largest publishing firm.

Teacher morale has not totally tanked. Here are 5 ways to boost it.

Matt Zalaznick -
Educators' spirits have landed in a fragile place after the pandemic-era rollercoaster of praise, pressure and political attacks. A new report offers guidance on making positive changes.

3 big districts make big hires to fill superintendents’ posts

Matt Zalaznick -
As U.S. public schools continue to experience an extraordinary level of turnover at the top, new superintendents—including two first-timers—are set to take the reins ahead of the 2023-24 school year.

5 strategies for encouraging students to report safety threats

Micah Ward -
Research shows that school climate is one of the best indicators of whether students will report misconduct in their schools. Here's how you can help students feel valued and respected for their efforts to keep their school safe.

What’s driving K12 staff layoffs? It’s much more than expiring ESSER funds

Matt Zalaznick -
Declining enrollment, failed levies and other financial pressures are forcing superintendents and their teams to make tough and unpopular spending decisions, including cutting school employees.

Can districts overcome tight timelines to fill their superintendent vacancies?

Micah Ward -
Some school districts, such as Memphis-Shelby County Schools in Tennessee, are struggling to wrap up their superintendent searches after facing multiple interruptions to find a qualified candidate.

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