Motivated by some of the most pressing issues among parents, like book bans, classroom conversation and instruction, this week was an opportunity for many to take hold of leadership roles in their communities and spark change.
Wayzata High School's "Portrait of a Graduate" makes it clear to the community that students are learning relevant skills necessary for their future success.
The warning signs can be apparent as early as kindergarten, according to a new research brief. It may seem too early, but that's when educators must intervene.
Several large districts are planning modifications to their school calendars in the coming years as students continue to struggle academically one year post-Covid.
"Those goals are ambitious," he says. "They're a stretched goal. Every one of them. In the minds of some, almost unreasonable. But I don't think they are. They're going to force us to reinvent ourselves to really pivot away from the way business and the work were doing into a new reality of education."
Data-informed decisions help administrators develop communication strategies to address individual student needs and empower parents as active stakeholders in their child's educational journey.
Leaders are changing districts in an end-of-year hiring surge that also features a crop of first-time superintendents who are set to steer their communities into 2023-24.
Matthew Constant, the superintendent of Owensboro Public Schools, was suspended by the district's school board when members learned he is being investigating by the Kentucky State Police.
By prioritizing self-care, fostering collaboration, leveraging resources and continuously measuring and adapting to meet the needs of students, administrators can lead their schools through this difficult period.
