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Briefings

Superintendent of the Year steps down over board politics, and other exits

Matt Zalaznick -
Sara Johnson announced she will resign from Oregon's Crook County School District in July when a new school board controlled by conservatives takes office, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported.

Schools spend more paying teachers. Teachers take home less. Can it be fixed?

Matt Zalaznick -
The $800 billion in debt states have accumulated around teacher pensions have become a major roadblock for administrators trying to raise salaries in the classroom.

2 reasons we may be on the verge of a ‘great teacher resignation’

Micah Ward -
Only 27% of teachers say it's "very likely" that they'll continue teaching beyond five years. Unfortunately, educators and leaders alike say it's because they don't receive the respect they deserve.

Ex-Houston superintendent is leading a new district, plus more K12 hires

Matt Zalaznick -
Millard House II, the superintendent ousted in this spring's state takeover of Houston ISD, has landed on his feet at the helm of Prince George’s County Public Schools, a 131,000-student district in Maryland.

How this superintendent is helping students avoid the ‘summer learning slide’

Micah Ward -
In this video, District Administration's Micah Ward sits down with Dr. Don Killingbeck, superintendent at the Hemlock Public School District, to reflect on the school year and learn how he's creating meaningful experiences for students this summer.

Alberto Carvalho: We’re in a new age of the superintendency

Micah Ward -
"Be so bold in your approach to work that you actually invite termination for being so passionate," says Carvalho, superintendent at the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest in the country.

The 10 transformative teaching practices driving high-growth schools

Matt Zalaznick -
Small changes to instructional practices can drive big growth. Teachers in two diverse schools are proving that personalized learning can jibe with state standards learning time is maximized.

Report: What does the condition of public education look like in your state?

Micah Ward -
From enrollment declines to changes in teacher pay, a new report sheds light on some of the key characteristics of public schools in each state to showcase the condition of K12 education across the country. For varying reasons, these states stood out.

How ESSER funds created an explosion of edtech in U.S. schools

Micah Ward -
An estimated 92% of local education agencies used pandemic relief funds to purchase hardware and other services essential to continuing student learning during the pandemic, a new report suggests.

Surgeon General: Social media needs a warning label, a key driver of depression

Micah Ward -
"I do think it would be appropriate... if Congress is willing to provide the legislative or regulatory authority to put that label on, then I'd certainly be willing to partner," he said during a Senate Health, Labor and Pensions Panel on Thursday.

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