You may not know it, but your district could be in one of seven states that have emerged as models for catalyzing K12 transformation.

Committing to the whole student is how K12 schools can and will remain the key to democracy in America, Superintendent Trent North says. "When our students graduate, they must not only be academically sound, but we must ensure they are socially and emotionally ready to leave their impact on the world."

The School District of Lancaster's board of directors chose an out-of-state candidate even though its own survey showed students and teachers overwhelmingly supported one of the other finalists for the job.

Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight said the latest acts included the drawing of swastikas and the sharing of images of the symbol at elementary, middle and high schools.