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Briefings

Why this new superintendent relies on her community’s vision of success, not her own

Micah Ward -
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools' newly hired superintendent, Denise Watts, shares with District Administration her 100-day plan, which includes her "Community Conversations" initiative that she believes is important in becoming the "lead learner" for her community.

Is your state in the top 10 for bullying problems at school and online?

Matt Zalaznick -
One in five students between the ages of 12 and 18 suffer bullying, as face-to-face harassment moves behind the anonymity of online attacks, according to federal estimates.

Why some schools are swapping Halloween out for ‘seasonal’ celebrations

Matt Zalaznick -
K12 leaders say they are planning fall-themed celebrations that are more inclusive of all students' spiritual beliefs. And the decision is being met with howls of derision in some communities.

DA aims to deliver what you’re looking for. Take our reader survey now

Matt Zalaznick -
Dear readers, what are the biggest concerns in your district? Student behavior? Teacher shortages? School board relations? You can choose all that apply—and help District Administration's editors craft our coverage of K12—when you take DA's brand new reader survey.

Did edtech spending pay off for schools? It’s complicated

Micah Ward -
An Associated Press analysis suggests that many districts spent tens of millions of dollars on various tech company services, including licenses for apps, games and tutoring. The question is whether it's made a real impact on students.

ACT scores are at a 30-year low. How does this impact K12?

Alcino Donadel -
The graduating class of 2023 has continued a six-year decline in ACT scores, according to new data released by the testing giant.

Analysis: Why we’re seeing more guns confiscated in K12 schools

Micah Ward -
Over the last five full school years, 47 of the nation's largest school districts saw a 79% spike in guns found on campus, according to a new analysis from The Washington Post.

Storytelling: That’s what communications boils down to for one superintendent

Matt Zalaznick -
"There are success stories of our students and staff each day that need to be shared," says Superintendent Josh Reitz of McHenry School District 15. "There are strategic plans that need to be carefully conveyed and feedback that we need from people to improve them. There are areas of confusion that need clarity and important resources or information that might be unknown to others which we need to shed light on."

4 ways to ensure underresourced students excel in dual enrollment outcomes

Alcino Donadel -
The Community College Research Center at Columbia University Teachers College has developed a new framework urging colleges and K12 districts to work together to ensure students take dual enrollment courses with vision, preparation and an eye toward postsecondary success.

Why one principal says, “We’re at a good place. We want to take it up a notch.”

Matt Zalaznick -
Principal Nikol Youngberg says establishing a welcoming and nurturing climate for students is not a cliche—it's her "why" for being an educator and for leading Flour Bluff Primary & Elementary Schools in Texas.

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