This week's analysis by Burbio reveals just how districts are addressing issues related to K12 staffing. The most frequently discussed topic may or may not surprise you.
"Superintendents want more information to make decisions for their districts and to support students as they navigate their own pathways," according to a recent survey.
"The vast majority do not go into the education field to play the role of a police officer," says Kenneth Trump, president of the National School Safety and Security Services.
Low pay and heavy workloads may be the leading drags on teacher job satisfaction but principals, superintendents and other administrators can also help educators find ways to improve their outlooks by, for instance, sending a short letter of gratitude to a colleague.
House Republicans launch investigation into how districts used COVID relief funds on anti-bias training, environmental literacy, LGBTQ+ cultural competency, and other elements of what they call a "left-wing agenda."
Texas Education Agency officials said in a 31-page report that Austin ISD failed to follow a state-imposed improvement plan that found the district did not evaluate students in need of special education or provide services to those students.
District Administration senior writer Matt Zalaznick was there as the superintendents, who represented 21 states, beseeched leaders to provide more financial and political support for mental health services, teacher preparation and retention, and English learners.
According to a poll released earlier this month, parents value school resource officers more than anything. In contrast, few believe arming teachers is a viable option.
