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After Teachers, America’s Schools Spend More on Security Guards Than Any Other Role
New estimates from the Urban Institute indicate school resource officers cost more than $2 billion every year.
High Pace of Superintendent Turnover Continues, Data Show
About one in five large districts lost a superintendent last year, researchers found.
Despite Progress, Women Superintendents Face Steep Path to Gender Parity
Male superintendents outnumber their female counterparts, and women often enter the role in times of crisis.
Finding the Source of PCB Contamination in Schools Just Got Easier
Researchers say they have found a promising method to determine where in school buildings the PCB contamination is greatest.
Tips for Surviving Your First Year as a School Administrator (Opinion)
Here are five ways to adjust to the new role of school leader, from a second-year administrator.
Do You Know What Superintendents Actually Do? 8 District Leaders Describe Their Jobs
Superintendents are the public face of the districts they lead, yet their jobs might also be the least understood.
Time Is a School’s Most Precious Resource. Where Does It Go? (Opinion)
The truth is, an hour of schooling can yield a lot of learning—or none at all.
The Best Leaders Know When to Go Slow and When to Go Fast (Opinion)
How education leaders can balance long-term decisions with day-to-day management.
Researchers Used AI to Rezone School Districts. Here’s What They Found
The experiment created more diverse schools, while cutting students’ travel time.
What School Nurses Do and Why Schools Need More of Them
The job entails more than handing out Band-Aids, advocates say—especially so this time of year.