"A long, long time ago I heard a superintendent talk and say, 'The problem with communication is 90% of the time people think they communicated, they didn't communicate or they miscommunicated,'" says Sean Maika, who was recently named a Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association. "That leads to 90% of your problems."
In this panel, FETC Conference Chair Jennifer Womble is joined by several superintendents and experts who share their advice for district leaders on how to address the growing concerns surrounding special education and how to leverage assistive technology to meet students' needs.
New Statista data suggests that 13 states will see anywhere from a 0.1% to nearly 12% bump in enrollment. As for the remaining states, they're likely to see enrollment declines.
The student outcomes-focused governance model involves setting specific, measurable goals—like raising proficiency rates by a certain amount—and monitoring progress at board meetings throughout the year.
Some 40% of parents hardly know anything about artificial intelligence and 60% have no idea how it can be used in an educational setting. Here's where they need help from leaders and educators.
"We do not want our children subjected to substandard learning," Houston Federation of Teachers President Jackie Anderson said at Friday's protest outside the district's headquarters.
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 29 at 2 pm ET <br><br> Attend this webinar to learn current best practices and strategies to improve any school safety plan with Max Schachter, who lost his son in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018, and founded Safe Schools for Alex. Additional panelists include district leaders from the Center Grove Community School Corporation (Ind.) and the Albuquerque Public Schools.
Melissa Brady, Delaware's national distinguished principal, views her students as more than scholars—they are leaders in her elementary school now and in the community of the future.
A shallower-than-expected pool of just 10 applicants drove Duval County Public Schools to pause its search for a new superintendent last week, with a consultant citing politics as a key factor.
Conroe is one of the fastest growing school districts in the state. It and other districts say they need voters to OK bonds to keep up with the influx of students.
