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How one superintendent balances being an introvert and a great communicator

"Be open, be honest, be respectful—those are words I hear from students, especially our older students who are trying to find out who they are and what they'd like to be in this world," Superintendent Shaun Carey says.

How one CTO is driving ‘transformational change’ to the system

Last year, Chris Higle asked his IT department to take a step back and evaluate the work they were doing. Here's what he learned from that "humbling" experience.

After-school programs met K12 leaders’ list of priorities in 2023-24

64% of public schools are offering after-school programs to students this school year, and they're widely staffed by full-time teachers, new data suggests.

Antisemitic incidents roiling higher ed are now spreading to K12

In Florida, a ripped Israeli flag was found at Equestrian Trails Elementary School, which is part of the Palm Beach County School District. Swastikas have been drawn at other K12 buildings.

Report: How partisan politics impact education at the top

K12 superintendents are more likely to be appointed to a state-level leadership position in Democratic-led areas, a new analysis suggests.

What the research tells us about the vaping crisis in schools

Tobacco use among high school students dipped between 2022-23. But that's not the case for our middle schoolers, new CDC data suggests.

Portland Public Schools’ first-ever strike continues. Here’s why

Classes are closed for a fifth day now as educators bargain for wrap-around services for students, safer schools and better pay.

How one superintendent strives to keep his rural schools relevant

Bermudian Springs School District has completed one big project—a new middle school—and several more, including a new curriculum, are underway.

Institutions are blending K12 and higher ed to improve student equity. Here’s how

With affirmative action ending, closing the gap between K12 and higher education might be as important as between students of different races and economic backgrounds.

Why mentorship was—and still is—essential for this principal’s success

"We're family. They will never leave," says Principal Dashe Rowland regarding her New Leaders cohort, an organization that provided her a direct pathway into the principalship.

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