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Parental Influence on Student Success: Unveiling the Key
It’s no secret: When parents are involved in their children’s education, students do better. Just look at this research from the CDC. Parent eng...
Blurring boundaries between educational institutions and communities
When does a school’s responsibility to its students end? If you said never, you’re smarter than you think. As the line between schools and co...
Community Engagement's Impact on Graduation Rates
Given the way people ball their fists and scream about the state of our education system, especially when compared with progress being made in othe...
Future of #edtech in Schools: Exploring Emerging Trends
There’s a scene in the movie “The Matrix” where Neo is connected to a computer that downloads knowledge into his brain. In a nanosecond, the techno...
Mastering Social Media in Schools: A Comprehensive 4-Step Guide
Mention the words social media in a room full of school leaders and you’ll be met with more than a few reservations: It’s too new. There are too ma...
Getting Serious About Beating the Competition: Time for Schools
The debate over school choice barrels on. Proponents view the movement as a hard-nosed tactic to spur improvement in under-performing schools. Crit...
The new superintendent's 5-step survival guide
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Whether you’re a rising educator entering into your first superintendency or a vet...
Outbound Communication: Half the Solution for Schools
Tell a superintendent or school system administrator that parent communication needs to be a top priority for their district and no one is likely t...
Social Media's Role in the Rise of Common Core Opt-Outs
Across the country, school districts have reported significant increases in the number of students opting out of Common Core state tests. In New...
