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Finding a cure for initiative fatigue
A teacher walks into the doctor’s office. “Doc, I don’t know what’s wrong, but I feel tired all the time. Just totally drained."
The doctor perfor...
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Don’t get blindsided: Parent concerns can sneak up on you
Good school districts pride themselves on their ability to reach out to and work with parents and other members of the school community. But just b...
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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 veteran...
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For schools, outbound communication is one half of the solution
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...
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Is social media responsible for rise in 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 Y...
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Don't give your best teachers a reason to quit on you
K12 schools face significant pressure to keep students engaged in learning. Every technology vendor you meet claims to be on the verge of the next ...
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Competition is heating up; What is your district doing about it?
K12 education is no stranger to adversity. Years of declining budgets make it difficult to adequately serve students. Divisive politics muddy the w...
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How to get in good with the local school board
Few qualities are more vital to the long-term success of the nation’s K12 school superintendents than the ability to maintain effective working rel...
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Change the rhetoric: Making progress in the age of mistrust
Across the country, school district leaders have committed to making the kinds of bold reforms necessary to improve student outcomes. But a new rep...