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Student Success

Why this urban superintendent is worried about sustaining a post-COVID rebound

Matt Zalaznick -
Outcomes are improving for students in the long-underresourced Pottstown School District but funding uncertainty is clouding the prospects for continued success, Superintendent Stephen Rodriguez says.

Leadership series: ‘It was the best professional development that I had ever been through’

Micah Ward -
When Superintendent Jonathan Prince took the helm at St. Lucie Public Schools in 2022, he described it as being passed the torch by Bear Bryant. Fortunately, he had the experience from District Administration's Superintendent's Academy to rely on.

Finance education requirements reach an all-time high, but inequities still exist

Micah Ward -
Eight states require students to take one semester of a personal finance course, and 10 more will soon join this effort. Until then, only 23.6% of students are required to receive finance education.

The biggest safety obstacle schools face and how to overcome it

Micah Ward -
Physical security and training are two of the most-needed safety improvements among school leaders, according to new survey. Yet, there's one major barrier that money can't fix.

Florida schools move closer to a 12-month school year

Lori Capullo -
The proposed legislation to keep kids in class year-round would result in a pilot program to determine how participating districts handle issues such as transportation, budgeting and parent engagement.

7 ways to improve your school’s discipline policies post-pandemic

Micah Ward -
With student mental health at an all-time low, district leaders must anticipate incidents of student misbehavior. One thing to consider, according to a new report, is whether your school's discipline policies actually benefit the student or simply make matters worse.

Top 10 states for data breaches warn of constant K12 cyber threat

Matt Zalaznick -
If your school is in Wyoming, you might be safe—or at least a little safer—from education cyberattacks that have compromised 32 million records over the last two decades.

Superintendent shares: ‘We are building new schools and new curricula’

Matt Zalaznick -
Despite "unprecedented teacher shortages," Keith Miles and his team are focused on aligning the curriculum with students' college-and-career aspirations in brand-new buildings.

Quick, easy and free: A few ideas for jumpstarting teacher job satisfaction

Matt Zalaznick -
Low pay and heavy workloads may be the leading drags on teacher job satisfaction but principals, superintendents and other administrators can also help educators find ways to improve their outlooks by, for instance, sending a short letter of gratitude to a colleague.

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.

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