Deputy superintendent of academic services at the School District of Philadelphia (Penn.), Dawson is a passionate school system leader with a proven track record of raising student achievement.
Schools are now expected to document how they provide regular, clear communication and ensure parents' voices are reflected in decision-making processes, particularly in the use of federal funds.
Every data point you collect should connect to your school or district's objectives. As budgets become more constrained, it's more important than ever to focus on data that directly measures progress toward specific goals.
The partnership between the National Alliance of Black School Educators and the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents advocates for policies that benefit all students and leverages our collective knowledge to drive meaningful reform.
Superintendents today are increasingly expected to serve as civic leaders, balancing the needs of their school communities with the broader socio-political landscape.
Traditionally, districts start each K12 budgeting cycle by taking last year's spending plan and deciding what needs to change. Frankly, that's an outdated approach, argues one expert.
Submit your nominations for this prestigious program, which recognizes visionary leaders and innovative district initiatives that delivered measurable results and revolutionized learning.
If parents do not have a complete picture of academic achievement, attendance and other crucial student success indicators, are state report cards on district performance to blame?
