One of the most transformative experiences of my 20-year career in education was helping transition a traditional elementary school into an award-winning science and technology magnet school. When completed, student engagement grew, attendance improved and test scores soared. Science instruction became the key to unlocking success across other subjects. Recognizing the potential for broader impact, […]
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 29th at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this webinar, moderator Mark Edwards, 2013 National Superintendent of the Year, will explore how Superintendent Paul Sweat of Wasatch County School District—one of only 32 Model PLC districts in the U.S. and Canada— used a PLC approach to help increase student proficiency from 50-60% to over 90% in just a few years. <br><br><em>***All attendees will receive a free eBook, "The Complete Guide to Professional Learning Communities," packed with insights and strategies to build a data-driven, student-focused school culture.</em>
There's no reason for superintendents to have to run their social media accounts themselves. Here's how this superintendent relies on her staff to give the district a voice.
With almost 10% of our teaching positions vacant, we attracted a wave of new teachers with the promise of on-the-job training—and a free bachelor's degree.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Chronic Absenteeism Solutions and Improving Student Attendance What Exactly Is Chronic Absenteeism? Students who miss at least 15 days of school in a year are considered chronically absent. Chronic absenteeism can be confused with truancy, but behavior-related. On the other hand, chronic absence is a term based on the number of […]
Superintendent Tony Watlington, District Administration's 2025 Superintendent of the Year, is determined to make The School District of Philadelphia the fastest-improving large urban system in the U.S.
