As racial disparities drive more school systems to reduce expulsions and out-of-school suspensions, some educators are questioning the effectiveness of restorative practices and less punitive responses to behavior problems.
Back-to-school shopping usually means new clothes, shoes and notebooks, but this year, some students will be sporting another new accessory on the first day—bulletproof backpacks. But experts say they don't offer much protection
Partnering with the IT team to celebrate achievements, review targets, and address the new year's goals and expectations are key to success, says Lenny Schad, District Administration's chief information and innovation officer and technology editor-at-large.
Desert Sands USD Superintendent Scott Bailey draws on acting chops and farming background to drive district success. One of his guiding philosophies is to find ways to make his district stand out.
Over the past two years, Superintendent Scott Bailey has "gone undercover" in the district's central nutrition services facility, which produces 24,000 meals per day, and in the transportation department, where he failed the bus-driving test with flying colors.
Scott McLeod, one of the nation's leading experts on P-12 school technology leadership issues, explains how districts are using a new protocol to better leverage technology-infused instruction and modernize the student learning experience.
Jo Ann Matthews now serves the Louisiana DOE; Superintendent Barbara J. Case adds co-teaching to New York district's strategic plan; Principal James Carrick implements PBIS at Arizona middle school; and under Superintendent Raymond Sanchez's leadership, a New York district wins awards.
You're adding new pieces of education technology constantly, right? So unless you're operating a one-room schoolhouse, how do you know which devices have become obsolete and which hardware is being used the most?
