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K12 turnover keeps school boards busy hiring new superintendents

Matt Zalaznick -
In New York, Superintendent Carmine Peluso is moving to the Churchville-Chili Central School District from the Rochester City School District. Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan has promoted interim leader Jazz Parks to become its next superintendent

Book bag: 4 new must-reads on AI, coaching and the humanity of teaching

Matt Zalaznick -
To save you time on the whole “what book should I read next?” part of the equation, District Administration will regularly scour the latest releases to bring you our most well-informed recommendations.

Start a successful grow-your-own teacher program in 5 steps

Matt Zalaznick -
Turning paraprofessionals, parents, bus drivers and others into full-time educators is gaining momentum as one of the best ways to staff classrooms in an era of worsening teacher shortages.

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: Why authenticity is so important for Principal Kafele

Micah Ward and Matt Zalaznick -
"You remind them, you've got to make sure there's harmony in your life, there's balance, so you don't lose sight of the fact that you're not just that leader, you're also a human being away from the school," is a key part of Baruti Kafele's message to building leaders.

High school graduation rates are like the eclipse: Location matters

Matt Zalaznick -
A state-by-state examination of the latest figures, from the 2022-23 school year, shows spikes and dips for nationwide cohorts of students, many of whom spent their early high school years on remote learning. 

3 ways the Department of Education wants states to address absenteeism

Micah Ward -
"We know that one of the most important things we can do to help our students learn is to make sure they come to school consistently and make our families and communities strong partners in this effort," writes U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.

Eclipse imminent! Try out these interesting activities with students

Matt Zalaznick -
A solar eclipse is a little more than a week away and even if your school isn't in the so-called "path of totality," you and your teachers should seize the opportunity to connect the celestial spectacle to what kids are learning in class.

Strategic school staffing: How to upscale 7 promising models

Matt Zalaznick -
Strategic school staffing models recognize that the K12 teaching workforce will never again look like it did in decades past, researchers say.

How to encourage reading literacy in a digital age

Micah Ward -
The digital age is here and it's forcing educators to adapt new ways of approaching reading literacy. How can we teach students not only to be digitally literate but be literate in this time?

Meet NASSP’s 3 Assistant Principal of the Year finalists

Micah Ward -
This year's finalists are recognized for their success in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students. Learn what qualities make them such qualified candidates.

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