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Admin & Management

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.

Finance education requirements reach an all-time high, but inequities still exist

Micah Ward -
Eight states require students to take one semester of a personal finance course, and 10 more will soon join this effort. Until then, only 23.6% of students are required to receive finance education.

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."

The biggest safety obstacle schools face and how to overcome it

Micah Ward -
Physical security and training are two of the most-needed safety improvements among school leaders, according to new survey. Yet, there's one major barrier that money can't fix.

‘The anti-CRT crusade’: 5 trends that point to its impact on education in 2023

Micah Ward -
Most anti-CRT legislation targets K12 and higher education, a new report by CRT Forward suggests. As a result, teachers and district leaders are walking on eggshells over the thought of being sued by parents in the community.

How teacher turnover is being addressed in school board meetings

Micah Ward -
This week's analysis by Burbio reveals just how districts are addressing issues related to K12 staffing. The most frequently discussed topic may or may not surprise you.

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