A whole new high school experience is taking shape
Graduation requirements in a growing number of districts now emphasize durable skills and career-connected learning.... Read more.
Here’s one superintendent’s blueprint for academic innovation
Before Superintendent Jeremy Owoh agrees to any vendor contract, potential partners must commit to proving tailored solutions that "bend and blend" to meet his district's... Read more.
Building a big-time leadership team for a small district
Long-term academic excellence depends on an independent, well-treated leadership team, says Superintendent Martin Miller of Antwerp Local Schools in rural Ohio.... Read more.
Why school boards are betting on familiar faces
Consistent with District Administration's reporting, research suggests more districts are relying on internal superintendent hires.... Read more.
Screen time: Moving from ‘blanket bans’ to purposeful use
This former superintendent is calling for a shift in how school districts approach technology, arguing that blanket screen bans are an "overly simplistic" response... Read more.
This network gave these leaders the support they were missing
For women, the superintendency can be more competitive than uplifting, says one leader. This network changed that.... Read more.
How 2 leaders are designing professional development that sticks
Principals are ditching traditional workshops for "job-embedded" professional learning that prioritizes teacher collaboration.... Read more.
How to elevate an award-winning math strategy
Tuscaloosa City Schools is proving that the secret to national math success is investing in people.... Read more.
‘Survivor’ star talks K12 innovation and robotics
Students who participate in robotics often excel in STEM engagement, problem-solving, computational thinking, and—in rare cases—team-building on reality TV.... Read more.
How COVID-19 prepared one leader for AI’s disruption
In the premiere of the DA Changemakers podcast, a superintendent explores the blueprint the pandemic provided for today's edtech transformation.... Read more.