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3 superintendents find new homes while more districts tap first-timers

Matt Zalaznick -
A five-time Texas superintendent is shifting to a much bigger school system while three other K12 leaders are getting ready to relocate.

DALI superintendents summit: 7 important things leaders are talking about

Matt Zalaznick -
This fall in Tucson, teacher shortages and superintendent longevity were top of mind but so were issues—such as test scores—that haven't been getting as much attention as of late.

Why this principal strives to be a ‘great simplifier’

Matt Zalaznick -
The key to improving student outcomes is helping educators find a comfortable place to start working toward big goals, says Danny Mendez, Indiana's Principal of the Year. "This is the one profession that helps create all the other professions. It's being a storyteller about our kids—who they are, what they need, what they want to be and what their dreams are."

One superintendent rebukes school board amid a new batch of resignations

Matt Zalaznick -
A Massachusetts superintendent lamented a 'difficult work environment' created by the school committee while a New Jersey district fired its leader in the wake of a lawsuit alleging offensive behavior.

5 ways to get the most out of your ESSER funds for afterschool programs

Micah Ward -
The research is clear. Schools that invest in comprehensive afterschool and summer programs see the positive effects they have on student engagement and learning. Yet, district leaders can do more to support these programs for students with the help of pandemic relief dollars.

Setbacks and new directions: How school board elections played out last week

Micah Ward -
Motivated by some of the most pressing issues among parents, like book bans, classroom conversation and instruction, this week was an opportunity for many to take hold of leadership roles in their communities and spark change.

How one superintendent balances being an introvert and a great communicator

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"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

Micah Ward -
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

Micah Ward -
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

Matt Zalaznick -
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.

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