District Leadership
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School & District Management
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EdMarketer Quick Hit: Whatās Trending among K-12 Leaders?
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School & District Management
Opinion
How My Experience With Linda McMahon Can Help You Navigate the Trump Ed. Agenda
I have a lesson for district leaders from my (limited) interactions with Trumpās pick for ed. secretary, writes a former superintendent.
School & District Management
Opinion
How Education Leaders Can Engage With Teachers About Data
Data can help teachers and leaders understand which instructional moves to tackle now and which to use in the future.
School & District Management
Q&A
What Surprised This Superintendent the Most in His First Year on the Job
Warren Morgan had an extensive resumƩ in education, but the experience couldn't fully prepare him to lead a district.
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Law & Courts
A School Board Tried to Make Public Comments Civil. It Went Too Far, Court Says
The rules blocked protected speech or were inconsistently applied, judges say.
School & District Management
Opinion
Education Leaders, You Can't Do Your Job in Isolation
An unusual way to begin a leadership team retreat leads to a deeper understanding of why teachers and leaders need to work together.
School & District Management
NYC 69“«Ć½ Chancellor David Banks Plans to Resign Amid Federal Investigation
The hand-picked head of the nationās largest school district is expected to resign amid a federal corruption investigation.
School & District Management
What Stresses Out Superintendents? It Depends on How Big Their District Is
The tasks taking up superintendents' time and their top sources of stress differ depending on the size of the districts they lead.
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School & District Management
Q&A
What Should School Administrators Wear to Work? A Superintendentās Style Tips
Melanie Kay-Wyatt describes her wardrobe as professional, comfortable, and colorful.
School & District Management
Live Online Discussion
A Seat at the Table: How Can We āDisagree Betterā? A Roadmap for Educators
Experts in conflict resolution, psychology, and leadership skills offer K-12 leaders skills to avoid conflict in challenging circumstances.
School & District Management
Has Superintendent Turnover Gotten Any Better? What New Data Show
See three key findings from an analysis of the 500 largest school districts.