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Brockton superintendent unretires, is put on leave at fiery school committee meeting

Matt Zalaznick -
At a meeting to address ongoing violence at Brockton High School, Superintendent Michael Thomas, who went on medical leave before a $14 million budget shortfall was announced last year, rescinded his retirement notice; the school committee responded by placing him on paid administrative leave

Shootings during high school sports games are increasing. What are schools doing about it?

Indianapolis Star -
Gun violence has again seeped into a youth sporting event in Central Indiana, the latest case unfolding last week near Beech Grove High School after a girls' sectional basketball game had taken place.

An East Texas school district’s flagpole raises questions about America’s separation of church and state

The Texas Tribune -
The LaPoynor school district frequently flies a Christian flag, but may not be running afoul of the Constitution because it says students are choosing to raise it.

From teacher shortages to funding, Philly superintendent discusses district’s current challenges

WHYY News -
One of the challenges schools are facing now is teacher shortages. Watlington says the district and other schools nationwide are having difficulty recruiting and retaining teachers.

FAFSA error could reduce high school seniors’ financial aid awards: What to know

NBC News -
The mistake stems from the department's apparent failure to update a key part of its aid calculation index for inflation, which has surged by some 20% since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Baltimore County Schools superintendent proposes $2.58 billion budget—a 20% increase

The Baltimore Sun -
Myriam Rogers’ first budget request as superintendent comes as Maryland prepares for a slowing economy and federal coronavirus pandemic funding is set to expire this year.

More Indiana students graduated high school in 2023 as part of post-COVID rebound

Indiana Capital Chronicle -
Nearly 89% of Indiana’s high school seniors graduated last year—the most since 2016, according to new state data. The graduation rates for all student subgroups except for American Indian and Native Hawaiian or other pacific islander students increased from 2022.

These are our Top EdTech Product winners of 2024!

Lori Capullo -
Working with the conference organizers, the editors of District Administration® conducted a comprehensive evaluation of approximately 210 submissions—the highest number to date. Come watch the winners demo their extraordinary products at FETC 2024 in Orlando this coming January.

5 Authentic Literacy Strategies to Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

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Des Moines Public Schools teacher targeted after joking of forcing students ‘to be gay’

Des Moines Register -
The post featured a district employee posing in front of what appears to be a large mirror in a classroom with the caption "Every day is another opportunity to force kids in public schools to be gay."

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