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Briefings

Politics, cell towers and hate speech: Why 3 more superintendents are out of a job

Matt Zalaznick -
Sudden political shifts have led to the removal of another superintendent while some less common local controversies have forced other leaders to resign.

Why Tennessee lawmakers’ proposal to arm teachers should stop here

Micah Ward -
"The vast majority do not go into the education field to play the role of a police officer," says Kenneth Trump, president of the National School Safety and Security Services.

6 reasons ESSER spending will ‘make or break’ districts this spring

Micah Ward -
School closures may be necessary for some districts that continue to overspend without producing meaningful outcomes, said Director of Georgetown University's Edunomics Lab Marguerite Roza in a webinar Wednesday.

Schools cannot blanket-ban transgender students, Education Department says

Micah Ward -
But the proposed regulations would give schools the option to enact policies based on grade, sport and level of competition to provide opportunity while keeping fairness and potential injuries in mind.

Parents are once again worrying about some familiar school challenges

Matt Zalaznick -
Concerned parents are feeling better about their schools even as pre-pandemic problems like bullying weigh more heavily on families who are seeking easier access to mental health care.

Is it time to rethink your school’s mission statement? Research says yes

Micah Ward -
Just 12% of school mission statements refer to incorporating student-centered education, and 4% explicitly mention improving mental health for students, the data show.

Thousands of students nationwide walk out after Nashville shooting

Micah Ward -
Schools across 42 states and Washington, D.C. saw students take part in the "week of action," which was coordinated by the gun safety advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety.

This principal and a superintendent made historic gains this year. What’s next?

Micah Ward -
As Curt Guaglianone of Mount Adams School District puts it, 2022-23 was "energizing, inspiring and refreshing." But now it's time to take lessons learned from the first "normal" school year since the pandemic and push them forward.

How to make social media a force for good for girls in your schools

Matt Zalaznick -
While kids probably aren't going to suddenly stop using social media, educators and other adults can work to turn the often-vilified online platforms into a more positive influence in the emotional lives of students.

3 best practices in leadership from the nation’s top assistant principals

Micah Ward -
"Assistant principals are uniquely positioned to effect meaningful change in schools, making them a critical piece of a successful school community,” said National Assn. of Elementary School Principals Executive Director L. Earl Franks after the NAESP named the 27 National Outstanding Assistant Principals of 2023.

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