Superintendent John B. Gordon III leads Suffolk Public Schools in telling a positive story about students and staff in the face of political antagonism and racism, deploying social media—Facebook and Instagram, in particular—to keep the community informed and engaged in Suffolk Public Schools' achievements and activities.
More than half of the graduating class of 2023 is opting out of the traditional four-year college education, according to a survey released Tuesday. While these numbers are no cause for alarm, leaders should be concerned that nearly one-third of the graduates were not aware of the career and technical education programs that would have given them alternative paths.
"The only constant in life is change." A statement nearly 2,500 years old remains true as district leaders grapple with the everchanging landscape that is education technology. Here's what leaders need to know in 2023.
Lewis Brooks, leader Shelby County Schools, makes it a priority to regularly highlight his students' and staff members' "interests and exceptional accomplishments."
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 17 at 2 pm ET <br><br> Attend this web seminar with the former superintendent of Fulton County Schools (Ga.) and the School District of Palm Beach County (Fla.) to learn how to provide holistic PD that will help to create optimal teaching and learning environments in any school district.
Regardless of whether students are behind grade level or excelling, the synergy between small-group instruction and technology has the power to enhance engagement and complement teachers' pedagogy.
The 2023 "State of the American Student" contains reports from district and other experts on new approaches that "center instruction and support on what students need most."
"I don't see us moving back to publisher provided resources except for specialized classes," said one high school math teacher featured in a new report. Instead, educators are leveraging digital tools and resources to get the job done.
In a historic hire, LaShakia Moore was named the first Black superintendent of Florida's Flagler County School District after two months of serving as the interim.
