As 2022 soon draws to a close, we decided to take some time to reflect on the stories that resonated most with our audience. From environmental catastrophes to school safety to politics, it’s safe to say it’s been a whirlwind of a year.
Here are District Administration’s top 10 stories for 2022:
“Beyond repair”: Florida district shares first photos of storm-battered schools
More than a dozen schools suffered major damage in the School District of Lee County. Officials are still unsure when classes will resume.
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Ranking all 50 states on highest teacher pay shows the pinch of inflation
Districts are awash in COVID relief funding, but the inflation fueled by the pandemic means the power of teacher salaries has declined over the past 10 years.
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How much superintendents are earning now, plus one way K-12 leaders are changing
Male superintendents continue to earn higher salaries than their female counterparts at the same time a key demographic is shifting, a new survey reveals.
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Ranking the best and worst states for teachers: Is it all about pay?
Your district’s ability to retain quality educators may depend on where it stands on a new best and worst states for teachers list, which also measures turnover and class sizes.
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Rural schools build their own arsenal of AR-15 rifles to stop shooters
AR-15s will be stored in gun safes in undisclosed locations in Madison County’s six schools so resource officers can “meet violence with violence.”
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AirDrop attack: A brand new wave of threats is now closing schools
What’s more troubling is that, since AirDrop users have to be relatively close to each other to share files, these threats—which have forced entire districts to shut down—are likely coming from within schools.
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TikTok swatting challenge brings terror to a day of school in yet another state
A frenzy of false active shooter reports that sent schools across South Carolina into lockdown and evacuations this week was caused by a TikTok challenge, authorities say.
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Best high school rankings: These are the top 3 in each state
The top public high schools, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, span all regions of the country, from Virginia to Florida to Texas to Washington.
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Anxiety alert: Teachers are more stressed out than frontline workers
‘We would have guessed healthcare workers battling COVID-19 on the front lines during a public health crisis would display the most anxiety,’ a researcher says of teacher stress levels.
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15 best high schools in the country: Rankings spotlight progress of underserved students
An elite K-12 education is not limited by geography: The 15 best high schools, as ranked by U.S. News, represent 14 states.
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