Admin & Management

Fighting false information? 8 ways to better spread the truth

Many school communications leaders are spending more time trying to snuff out false information that can damage a district's reputation.

How community colleges can build a new teacher pipeline

Community and two-year technical colleges have been proposed as a new pipeline for preparing new teachers. Florida has provided an example.

Superintendent turnover: 2 big districts pick new leaders

One of the nation's largest districts and Atlanta Public Schools chose new leaders this week as the steady pace of superintendent turnover continued, including a handful of departures.

2 big reasons teachers say they lag in workforce

From a teacher's point of view, workers in many comparable careers are more well-off—and have been for several years. And female teachers and teachers of color report more concerns than other educators. 

School cellphones: 2 more states consider big bans

Los Angeles USD has approved the nation's largest districtwide cellphone ban, which will take effect in January and also targets social media. 

AI magnet school: Why this superintendent is launching one

Superintendent Diane Gullett's newest AI magnet school combines several of today's top learning trends: technology, career prep and entrepreneurship, to name a few.

K12 branding and marketing: Why they’re more important than ever

If you’re a superintendent or administrator trying to tackle public relations, this week's guests on District Administration's "Talking Out of School" podcast are here to help. 

Superintendent turnover: Lots of leaders find new homes

Superintendent turnover is outlasting the 2023-24 school year, with big moves in Gary, Ind., the San Francisco Bay Area, the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic.

Welcome to district leadership: 7 things you need to know

The reason that the move from school to district leadership feels like such a big step to many leaders is because the skills that made you a successful— and promotable—principal are in some way counterproductive for district leaders.

Mental health helpers: How to stay connected with families in 2024

The CEO of a mental health nonprofit shares her tips on how to build a school community that embraces families and all other “helpers.”

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