Federal education policy update: How to prepare for FY27
Strategic oversight, public narrative and workforce relevance are the new cornerstones of federal education policy.
Strategic reorganization: How to consolidate cabinet roles
Budgets are shrinking, costs are rising and leaders are under pressure to do more with less. For some districts, rethinking leadership roles may be a solution.
Why now is the time for a workforce step back
Imagine your district as a reality TV series. In one episode, the finance chief is frantically crunching numbers while the HR director is filling vacancies like they’re playing Whack-a-Mole. Meanwhile, principals scramble to fill staff gaps while teachers quietly burn out like candles on a forgotten birthday cake. Sound familiar? It’s time to press pause…
DA+ leans into the power of collaborative problem solving
District Administration’s new platform will provide members with up-to-the-minute resources while building an engaging community
New era of school choice: Federal directives, state expansions, and district considerations
Even the best-laid plans for school choice can’t compete with strong and supportive relationships between your team and families. So stay flexible and stay informed.
Ready, set, advocate! A quick start guide for newly elected board members and sitting superintendents
The 2024 election is over, but the political season is just beginning. With a new wave of lawmakers across the country, now is the time for superintendents and board members to advocate for education priorities.
Don’t leave points on the table: Maximizing state accountability systems at midyear
As winter sets in, school district leaders face a critical opportunity: the midyear review. By this point, diagnostic data is available, attendance trends are clear, and patterns in instructional quality are emerging. This moment is key to assessing progress against state accountability metrics and ensuring principals and their teams focus on the measures that matter…
Enrollment stress? Use the ‘librarian method’
The future belongs to superintendents who embrace school choice and see themselves as educational guides rather than gatekeepers.
Education policy: How it will shift under new administration
If appointed secretary of education, Linda McMahon’s tenure is likely to emphasize workforce development, parental rights and a decentralization of federal education oversight.
Demystifying generative AI: How to lead with purpose
Amid the buzz, it’s easy to lose sight of a critical truth: generative artificial intelligence has transformative potential but requires grounded leadership to unlock its value.
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