Women in K-12 Leadership Don’t Get Enough Support. Here’s What Needs to Change
Fairer family-leave policies, pay transparency, better data collection, and more on-the-job support are elements of the plan.
When Graduation Dress Codes Clash With Students’ Cultural Expression
Students have sued to wear culturally significant items at graduation, and some states have also passed legislation protecting the practice.
40 Showstopping High School Plays for Your School
Break a leg!
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Prince George’s County Public Schools Calls for Transformation in an Open Letter to Yet-to-Be Named Superintendent
In a collaborative effort, the Prince George’s County Educators’ Association (PGCEA), the Association of Supervisory and Administrative School Personnel (ASASP), the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 2250 (ACE-AFSCME Local 2250), and the Service Employees International Union 400 (SEIU 400) have come together to address key issues within the Prince George’s County …
Anne Arundel Man’s Death shows what schools regularly face
Insight into how the death of a Brooklyn Park man is indicative of problems faced by school systems
Baltimore City Attendance
Baltimore City Public Schools is trying to figure out why so many students are absent. Currently, more students are chronically absent than are not.
State Chief Targets DEI Initiatives. Here’s How District Leaders Are Responding
Some Oklahoma superintendents are concerned about the state’s reporting requirement on DEI spending.
Fewer Students Are Getting Free Summer Meals After Pandemic Waivers End
Summer meal programs are expected to serve fewer students following last summer’s end of a federal waiver.
Maryland State Board of Education Contemplates Future of State Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury
The Maryland State Board of Education faces a critical decision this year regarding the potential extension of State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury’s contract. As the state’s multi-billion-dollar education reform plan continues to be implemented, Choudhury’s role and continuity become increasingly significant. While Choudhury is praised for his intelligence, policy knowledge, and dedication to students, …
Online Training Program to Boost Number of Principals of Color Expands
A New York City education college is the latest to join an online principal training program for educators of color and equity-minded leaders.