Do school boards share the priorities of their district's superintendents? Do they share the same priorities across the country? Burbio has been providing regular updates on the hot-button topics that are priorities at meetings right now.
The superintendent has created a culture of fear and intimidation, union leaders said. Superintendent Iranetta Wright said she's met consistently with union leaders since March 2023 and requested their input regarding district decisions.
In a global McGraw-Hill poll, more than half of educators said that issues at home, insufficient family support and other external influences are the "largest obstacles to student success."
"When you have a strong sense of confidence in yourself and where you came from, it helps you understand where you're going," says Farid Johnson, New York's 2024 principal of the year.
A little less than half of Gen Z middle and high school students said they feel motivated to go to school while only 52% reported doing something interesting every day in class, a survey finds.
Recruiting more aspiring educators of color will not only fill teacher vacancies but also propel student achievement and improve school climate, says this week's podcast guest, Javaid Siddiqi, the president and CEO of The Hunt Institute.
A handful of district leaders found new homes while school boards hired first-time superintendents at a rapid clip and a few systems are suddenly looking for replacements.
