"Don't just wait for a retirement or a transition announcement," says this departing superintendent. He says the easiest time to plan for a transition is when you aren't facing one.
The department has already paid more than $21 million to idle employees over the last three months, according to the American Federation of Government Employees. They were terminated in March when the agency cut nearly half of its workforce.
Now is the time to get to know your state superintendent and legislators on a more personal level. State leadership wants to impact students' lives as much as you do, even if you disagree ideologically. K12 education has witnessed profound change at the federal level since President Donald Trump took office. The U.S. Department of […]
Nebraska schools are disproportionately denying transfer requests from students with disabilities, despite laws meant to protect them. Districts cite staffing shortages, but critics call it discrimination.
The Trump administration has reopened civil rights investigations in schools, reversing prior policies and challenging issues like transgender athletes and equity programs. Advocates warn the shift may discourage students from filing complaints.
The key to promoting a culture that values data privacy is communicating the issue in a way that everyone understands, says this tech leader. Only then will you see results.
Knox County Schools will stop selecting valedictorians and salutatorians in 2030, electing instead to use a system that honors a percentage of the highest-performing students. The change aligns with national trends to eliminate what can be a toxic level of competitiveness.
The new program will provide participating schools with shared special education technology, services and training. Six charter school operators have signed up to participate in the program's pilot year.
