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‘3 things I wish I knew before becoming a superintendent’

Micah Ward -
Florida's 2023 Superintendent of the Year Dr. Richard Surrency shares some of his most valuable lessons learned over the past seven years. But even for this successful leader, there's still room for growth.

Sexist comments sink one superintendent during a week of high-profile hires

Matt Zalaznick -
Jerry Gibson is stepping down at Galveston ISD after calling women 'the worker bees'; meanwhile, several big districts have chosen their next superintendents.

Oakland Unified and striking teachers reach tentative agreement just days before graduation

Micah Ward -
The resolution came in the wee hours of Monday morning seven days before the district's first graduation ceremony, putting an end to a weeks-long strike that began on May 4th.

These 4 cyberthreats are top of mind for CISOs

Micah Ward -
As cybercriminals continue to create headaches for K12 school districts, security leaders across different sectors, including education, say there are four prominent tactics used by threat actors to look out for.

ESSER endgame: What 7 districts plan to fund and what leaders might cut

Matt Zalaznick -
Leaders are determined to extend academic recovery, but they're also preparing to cut new staff that has been hired to beef up instruction and scrambling to find the funding to sustain effective programs.

Stricter discipline may be returning to schools after abandonment of zero tolerance

Matt Zalaznick -
Research has found that stricter discipline policies disproportionately harm students of color but a rise in violence and other behavioral problems is fueling a return to move punitive punishments.

Short on tutoring staff? Look to your local colleges and universities

Micah Ward -
In a "Dear Colleague" letter, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona outlines ways district leaders can fill high-needs areas by leveraging college students.

How long does it take teachers to afford an average home in their district?

Micah Ward -
It would take a teacher 30 years to save for a 20% down payment for a "median home" in San Francisco Unified School District in California, according to a new analysis breaking down some of the most—and least—affordable districts for teachers.

Many teachers no longer feel safe. Here’s what they want from their district leaders

Matt Zalaznick -
A survey of Denver's teachers found that smaller class sizes and expanded mental health services were preferred solutions over SROs and metal detectors. But teachers elsewhere want more police in their schools.

How to streamline employee time tracking and attendance to improve retention

Micah Ward -
Hourly workers—bus drivers, custodians, substitute teachers—are the backbone of K12 schools. One of the most important ways administrators can retain them is by providing consistent, accurate and timely pay.

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