Date & Time: Tuesday, August 15 at 2 pm ET <br><br> In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, experts in school communications will outline some practical strategies to create a proactive communications plan that builds ongoing trust with parents.
As the educational landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, K12 superintendents and cabinet members are faced with the challenge of staying ahead of the curve. To navigate this ever-changing environment and lead their districts to success, it is essential for these educational leaders to embrace the power of technology.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 10 at 2 pm ET <br><br> In this 30-minute DA Ed Talk, learn some strategies for evaluating the strength and sustainability of student growth plans at the classroom, school, and district levels.
Research shows that one-third of novice special education teachers in the United States will quit within the first three years of employment. Before the feelings of burnout crept in, these professionals had passion.
At the end of District Administration's conversation with Carvalho, we asked what his preparation and mindset looked like to begin a career of leading school districts with student enrollments in the hundreds of thousands from day one. Here's what he had to say.
"If you choose to respond in a powerful, informed, instructive and positive way, then it can be a huge benefit for us," says Jon Ostendorf, CIO at the Princeton Day School. "It's exciting because it's a challenge and we have to respond to it right away. Every day, you see more potential."
State already has the authority to go into a school and change curriculum, change the professional development training for teachers, change instruction strategies—and even change the school calendar. Under the new law, the state school superintendent can actually change school staff.
Citing fears of possible slashes to Title II funds, these education leaders explain why districts need the most support possible to implement successful professional development in their schools.
Several large districts are planning modifications to their school calendars in the coming years as students continue to struggle academically one year post-Covid.
