New Education Department appointees show where agency is headed
The picks for key Department of Education roles reveal the agency’s K12 priorities even as the Trump administration works to close it down.
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Here are 7 ways to manage your new, innovative initiatives
The obstacles associated with change management are inevitable. The lessons learned from these districts’ that recently piloted bold initiatives aim to help you navigate change and mitigate the risks.
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Take the DALI survey: What are your big priorities this year?
With so much going on in education, you deserve a chance to speak out. DA’s new survey is gauging the goals of education leaders.
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This is how the Department of Education would close
Secretary Linda McMahon said funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act will likely be moved to the Department of Health of Human Services.
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Expert warns schools may face a ‘fiscal buzzsaw’ this year
As talks about dismantling the Education Department and DEI continue, here’s some expert advice on how to navigate the upcoming school year.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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Enrollment stress? Use the ‘librarian method’
The future belongs to superintendents who embrace school choice and see themselves as educational guides rather than gatekeepers.
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Boiling point: How Boyle’s law predicts the post-ESSER pressure cooker in education
While post-ESSER transition presents significant challenges, it also offers an opportunity for districts to reassess priorities and innovate.
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