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Briefings

Why empowering student leaders is a big priority for Principal Brady

Matt Zalaznick -
Melissa Brady, Delaware's national distinguished principal, views her students as more than scholars—they are leaders in her elementary school now and in the community of the future. 

Superintendent search: Why are applicant pools drying up in these big districts?

Matt Zalaznick -
A shallower-than-expected pool of just 10 applicants drove Duval County Public Schools to pause its search for a new superintendent last week, with a consultant citing politics as a key factor.

A trio of superintendents resigns as 7 more take on new roles

Matt Zalaznick -
New hires have outpaced superintendent resignations over the past week. While at least three leaders stepped down (and one learned their contract would not be renewed) two superintendents found new ones and several more are getting their first shots at leading a district. 

Too much information? Impossible, one superintendent says of school communications

Matt Zalaznick -
Quenching parents' and families' thirst for news updates is one way K12 leadership has changed over the last few years, Superintendent Joshua McDowell says.

Non-academic supports: How a buddy system can accelerate K5 learning

Matt Zalaznick -
Though Juban Parc Elementary School is one of the highest performers in its district, educators there are now helping dozens of new students who are struggling with basic concepts after the disruptions of remote learning.

How this superintendent helps craft laws that will benefit her schools

Matt Zalaznick -
Indiana's 2023 superintendent of the year Marilyn S. Hissong worked on a bil that provides scholarships teachers earning their certifications.

K12 social media crackdown: Bill threatens to cut off E-Rate funding

Matt Zalaznick -
"Eyes on the Board Act," which singles out TikTok and Instagram, would require schools and districts that receive federal broadband funding to prohibit students from accessing any and all social media apps on "subsidized services, devices, and networks."

Why isn’t cybersecurity eligible for E-rate funding? Schools speak up

Micah Ward -
Schools want to use these funds for next-generation firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention, a new survey suggests. How else would schools benefit if the program was expanded?

How school district leaders are handling these 3 mid-semester headaches

Micah Ward -
Recent headlines suggest that school districts across the country are having shared experiences, or what we like to call mid-semester headaches. Here's what leaders are responding to.

Superintendent’s Playbook: 5 ways to connect PD to student learning

Matt Zalaznick -
No matter how much teachers demand PD, experts and educators are still looking for effective ways to measure professional development's impact on student achievement.

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