Renowned middle school teacher and coach Chris Aviles says there is no better activity to enhance SEL, career skills, a sense of community and online safety.
These Districts of Distinction runners-up are paying for AP tests and dual-credit classes, expanding summer programs for all students and providing more opportunities for students through construction projects.
What equity-driven school improvement looks like in Mount Vernon, New York: themed high schools, full prekindergarten, revamped middle school and health care.
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't just changed how schools operate, but has also required educators to expand their vocabulary. Brush up on five terms that will come up in conversations with colleagues or during IEP meetings.
Black or female assistant principals are systematically delayed or denied promotion to principal roles in schools, compared to equally qualified White or male counterparts. What can district leaders do to address the situation?
As Guilford County Schools in North Carolina scrambled to transfer learning online, leaders had an additional mission: Provide care for children of front-line hospital employees, says DA guest columnist Weaver Walden, who runs the program.
As districts plan how they will deliver extended school year services, they must make these important considerations to ensure IDEA compliance and transparency with parents.
District leaders must work with communities to ensure a safe and equitable education for all learners—and be prepared to make adjustments, says DA guest columnist and retired Tucson USD Assistant Superintendent Eugene Butler Jr.
DA guest columnists Kecia Ray and Susan Gentz provide five considerations for district administrators looking to leverage coronavirus-related government funding opportunities.
Colleges and universities dropping SAT and ACT scores in admissions may be the most positive development for equity in education during coronavirus, one higher ed advocate says.
