Briefings

Hiring a new superintendent? Parents and staff value these leadership traits the most

One North Carolina district wanted to learn from its community exactly what it wants—and doesn't want—in a new superintendent. Here's what they said.

3 districts, superintendents part ways as other leaders switch places

Several districts and their superintendents have cut ties within the last week, including a former New Jersey leader who had been suspended since October.

Nearly 25% of high school students now identify as LGBTQ. Here’s why that matters

"Schools are the gateway to needed services for many young people," according to the CDC. "Schools can provide health, behavioral and mental health services directly or establish referral systems to connect to community sources of care."

Leaders sound off on the top 7 challenges K12 is facing right now

Neither test scores nor grades are dominating the conversations about the biggest education challenges in 2023.

Why these states rank as the 10 best for teachers in 2023

You know what administrators want when picking a place to work but how would you determine the best states for teachers in 2023?

Why school leaders ‘need help’ in the fight against student behavior

"We don't feel safe. Faculty don't feel safe... if parents knew how unsafe the inside of the school is, they would be upset," one teacher told KPRC 2.

7 questions with a superintendent: How to make high achievers more successful

In just two years as superintendent of Ankeny Community School District in Iowa, Erick Pruitt has led his team in producing a five-year strategic plan, a profile of a graduate and a DEI framework. 

6 reasons teachers want to lead prospective microschools

The movement has gained tremendous traction since the pandemic, but why? Potential leaders share their motivations.

Chromebooks don’t last long, and it’s costing schools billions of dollars

These devices have a "built-in death date," according to a new report. This leads to frustration among K12 leaders who adopted the technology at the height of the pandemic mainly due to their affordability.

Frightening trend: Students are caught with loaded guns in school almost every day

While there have been no reports of injuries or shots fired, this disturbing trend is yet another safety threat administrators must account for as they work to harden their schools against mass shooters. 

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