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Admin & Management

Two in two weeks: Another superintendent loses job after bringing a gun to school

Matt Zalaznick -
John Gunn was arrested this week for allegedly bringing a gun to the central office the day after he resigned as superintendent of the McCreary County School District in rural Kentucky.

Leadership series: Six-figure teacher salaries? Yes, in this superintendent’s district

Micah Ward -
When Superintendent Scott Muri took the helm at Ector County ISD in 2019, it had an 18% teacher vacancy rate and was one of the lowest-performing districts in the state. Now, its teachers can make up to $100,000 a year.

DeSantis issues target list of school board members he hopes to unseat in 2024

Matt Zalaznick -
Some 14 school board members from across the state are now in the sights of the Florida governor and the far-right group Moms for Liberty, who intended to replace these officials with “Freedom First” candidates for reasons ranging from supporting mask mandates to being "lifelong Democrats."

Publicly funded private school? It’s on the table in several states

Matt Zalaznick -
The growing popularity of education savings accounts is raising the specter for K12 leaders that the school choice movement could siphon more funds away from the public education system.

Why preparing students for a career in cybersecurity is a wise choice

Micah Ward -
A recent survey indicates that the profession is significantly less likely to receive job cuts during economic uncertainty compared to other industries.

The diversity disconnect: 6 ways schools can hire teachers who look like their students

Matt Zalaznick -
"Increased exposure to same-race teachers is associated with improved course grades, attendance, grit and self-management, and the likelihood of being selected for gifted-and-talented programs," FutureEd's report says.

Here are the greatest dangers in the most dangerous states for students

Matt Zalaznick -
The chances of being sexually assaulted, threatened with a weapon, bullied, or exposed to illegal drugs are among the key safety measurements being tracked.

Superintendent quits after his gun is found by a third-grader at school

Matt Zalaznick -
Rising Star ISD Superintendent Robby Stuteville admitted to leaving the gun behind after he used a restroom in the Texas district's elementary school.

Cause and effect: As retention decreases, four-day school weeks increase

Micah Ward -
A quarter of Missouri school districts have already jumped on board in an effort to attract new staff. In Texas, the model's popularity has also grown significantly as teacher satisfaction continues to be a point of concern.

Superintendent resignations are piling up as politics pile on K12 schools

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendent Steven Connolly of MSAD 75 in Maine is stepping down, citing "divisions that exist based on political, personal, and ideological beliefs."

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