The role of the traditional K12 principal is now viewed through an entirely new lens, says Scott Gengler, principal at Wayzata High School in Plymouth, Minnesota. It's up to leaders to protect the narrative that truly reflects the good work happening in their schools.
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 15 at 2 pm ET
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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.
Kyle Wieland resigned as Manchester Community Schools' superintendent after he sent a payment to internet fraudsters posing as one of the district's construction contractors.
The warning signs can be apparent as early as kindergarten, according to a new research brief. It may seem too early, but that's when educators must intervene.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 10 at 2 pm ET
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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.
"Families have high expectations for their child's educations and the interactions they have with their school," a new analysis reads. "And when it comes to communication teachers, staff and administrators, the expectations rise even higher."
"We in leadership need to think differently about what our users—educators, support staff, parents—need out of data," said Ryan Gravette, director of information and technology at the Idaho Digital Learning Acadamy in Idaho.
Some employees of the largest school district in Texas already have been told their positions are being eliminated, and more cuts are expected to be made during the next week and also during the 2023-24 school year.
Here's one of the top messages for K12 tech leadership in 2023-24 that bears repeating: You really do have a role to play in every aspect of your district's operations. For example, the cafeteria refrigerators—and the infrastructure that surrounds them—may need your attention.
