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Briefings

Leadership shifts: Turnover at the top continues to churn coast to coast

Matt Zalaznick -
​Districts in New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana and North Carolina part with superintendents who were at various stages of their careers. But several notable new hires also occurred.

3 ways social media threats are disrupting K12 school operations

Micah Ward -
From direct social media attacks to online harassment toward school district employees, administrators are working closely with local law enforcement to keep students safe. Here's what's happened over the past week.

How this distinguished principal connects culturally with her Navajo students

Matt Zalaznick -
At the beginning of each year, Pandora Mike introduces herself in the Navajo language to ask students, nearly all of whom identify as Native American, if they are also members of her family clans. "Those who raise their hands, I let them know 'I am your grandmother,'" Mike explains."'From here on,' I say, 'if you see me in the hallway, you can call me Grandma."

Superintendent’s Playbook: How to make more progress with interventions

Matt Zalaznick -
"It forces collaboration between social studies, math, English and science teachers," explains Superintendent John Dignan of Wayne-Westland Community Schools, about embedding interventions into core instruction. "They're working together and our kids are getting the medicine they need—it's not just about remediation, it's about acceleration."

3 bold ways leaders are addressing teacher shortages mid-semester

Micah Ward -
Most often, applicants desire a salary that's livable and respectable. Unfortunately, not every school district can offer competitive pay. So what are they doing instead?

3 Principal of the Year finalists described as transformational educators

Matt Zalaznick -
School leaders from Maryland, Virginia and Wisconsin recognized by the National Association of Secondary School Principals for "intertwining innovative mental wellness initiatives with academic rigor."

Why hiring school counselors can help boost college pathways for underserved students

Micah Ward -
In the wake of the dismissal of race-conscious admissions, superintendents and administrators must understand the importance of hiring counselors and partnering with local colleges and universities to ensure their marginalized students have access postsecondary opportunities.

Drugs, bullying, weapons: Which are the safest states for high school students?

Matt Zalaznick -
If you're trying to figure out if you work in one of the least dangerous states for high school students, consider: California has the lowest rate of bullying but students in the Golden State are also the most likely to be exposed to illegal drugs. 

Strategic plans: 5 topics that have risen to the top of the priority list

Matt Zalaznick -
Do you know which K12 topics are becoming more important in your colleagues' strategic plans? Mental health and academic and behavioral interventions are among the top issues in 2023.

3 sessions newer superintendents won’t want to miss at FETC 2024

Micah Ward -
If you've just entered the superintendency or you're planning to in the future, here are three sessions that cover some of the most pressing concerns new leaders face.

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