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Administrators, want to become an edtech savant? Register for FETC 2023

Micah Ward -
Since the pandemic, CIOs have voiced the fact that the abundance of education technology is here to stay. Our message to you is: Hop on the train.

3 big numbers show that leaders who serve students of color receive fewer funds

Matt Zalaznick -
If your district serves a large number of students of color, it's likely receiving thousands of dollars less in funding per student than predominantly white school systems, a new report from The Education Trust reveals. 

Superintendent fired for administration’s ‘lack of curiosity’ after student’s sexual assault arrest

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Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler has been dismissed after a Virginia grand jury accused the district's leaders of "looking out for their own interests" by simply transferring a teenager who had been charged with sexually assaulting a student in a high school bathroom.

Repeat attenders: Stories of an FETC veteran and a newcomer

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"It reminds me of a magic show except that when you leave, you can do the same magic," says Professional Learning Specialist Craig McBain. "As a trainer and educator, it’s fantastic to come back from the conference and share that magic."

These are the top 10 education stories of 2022

Micah Ward -
Salaries, school safety and security, and—way back at the beginning—COVID were top of mind for district leaders clicking on DA Daily.

Leadership Series: She’s the go-to principal for school turnaround

Micah Ward -
After taking the helm at Allenbrook Elementary School in 2020, she quickly turned the school from a below F level to nearly a B, making it the number one growing elementary school in the district.

Shortage snapshot: How many schools are working with a full teaching staff?

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There are wide disparities between states when it comes to a full teaching staff. Florida, with the highest percentage of vacancies, has approximately 6.5 teachers per 1,000 residents. The lowest, North Dakota, has about 13 teachers per 1,000 in population.

Superintendent is cleared to return to work after “twerking” controversy

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Monique Beels of Mount Clemens Community Schools was suspended after parents complained about a suggestive dance routine that occurred during a private event at the district's high school.

Administrators placed on leave after making video portraying a fake school shooting

Micah Ward -
Teachers reported that their personal Facebook photos were used to depict their deaths in the mock shooting video, which cost a superintendent and a principal their jobs.

Hostile school boards oust 2 superintendents while FBI probes another

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Two Florida leaders depart after confrontations with newly sworn in school boards while a Texas superintendent is facing an FBI investigation.

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