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Op-ed

How to make women an expectation—not an exception—in K12 leadership

Kendra McQuilton -
Iranetta Wright, superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools, shares her best advice to aspiring women leaders, as well as to leaders who want to improve representation in leadership.

Paraprofessionals—and apprenticeships—are the big solutions to shortages

Mark Toback -
It’s time for school districts to recognize that paraprofessionals are already working in apprenticeship programs. The challenge is formalizing the apprenticeship model and providing a pathway to a teaching certificate.

More inclusive schools: Debunking 4 myths about transgender kids

Collins Saint -
Administrators can create a school where all students, including transgender children, feel safe, respected and empowered to flourish. Embracing diversity enriches our school communities and prepares students to be compassionate, understanding individuals.

IDEA doesn’t require a district to cover accommodations for postsecondary program

Frank Ferreri -
IDEA does not apply to postsecondary education and so, if a student with a disability attends a college program on a college campus, they are beyond the IDEA’s domain.

Karma chameleons: Time for leaders to reset and stand out

Dana Godek and Michael Moore -
Karma is the sum of how today’s actions rearrange the future. If you don't like the results of your beginning-of-the-year choices, then you can always choose again.

5 FETC sessions that grabbed our attention

Laura Ascione -
Looking for a great session (or two, or three…) to attend during FETC 2024? We’ve got you covered! Here are 5 sessions we’re eyeing as we build our FETC schedules.

Data and bullying: How to break down the problem

Joy Smithson -
Avoidance of the situation is the most common response to bullying, which often amplifies the negative repercussions of the behavior.

FETC 2024: Know before you go

Victoria Thompson -
If you’re attending FETC 2024 January 23-26, take a look at some “know before you go” information so you can not only learn from and stay connected with FETC but also have fun in Orlando.

5 ways leaders can help teachers inspire students to love reading

Trina Cornell -
At the middle school level, it is all about reading to learn, which means having students make sense of what they read and apply that knowledge to new situations. 

We turned an underperforming district around with video coaching

Errick Greene -
Facing state takeover, Jackson Public Schools shifted its instructional culture to focus on a growth mindset, continuous improvement and modeling excellence on video.

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