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AASA names National Superintendent of the Year
Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr., superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools in Alabama, was presented with the award at the 2025 AASA National Conference on Education in New Orleans.
Op-ed
How Denver’s school reforms raised grad rate, got kids years of extra learning
The shift to a portfolio model that gave families choices, empowered educators and demanded accountability for performance shows change is possible.
Facilities
Districts are spending big on schools tailor-made for 4-year-olds
The Hechinger Report
Custom spaces affect child behavior, teacher satisfaction, research shows.
HR and Benefits
Providing childcare seen as critical to teacher recruitment, retention, and community-building efforts
“If they don’t have to worry about childcare, they can focus on their jobs.” School districts finding ways to respond to demand from staff, rising costs, and widespread childcare shortages.
Success Stories
More districts are exploring four-day school weeks
“Transformational for our teachers.” Some credit the schedule with improving teacher recruitment and retention, promoting well-being, and raising achievement. But the research is inconclusive.
Success Stories
Math achievement in Philadelphia is improving but remains very low, data show
Board members expressed hope about the numbers but also said more must be done to help schools get on track to meet the goals of the district’s Goals and Guardrails strategic plan.
Leadership
How district leaders are strengthening school-community connections
Establishing strong community engagement is vital to the success of a school system. Here are 8 ideas from K12 leaders.
Op-ed
What happens when public school districts embrace hybrid schools?
With a fifth of its school-age children engaged in homeschooling, one Tennessee district found a way to connect them to the public system.
Policy and Legislation
Missouri school districts show improvement in annual performance report
State officials once again delay classification of school districts based on performance report scores.
Policy and Legislation
Study finds Boston’s busing program has had a significant educational impact
The 74
Since 1966, METCO has brought students from Boston to schools in nearby suburbs. Recent research finds that it improved student test scores, attendance, college graduation rates, and lifetime earnings.
Policy and Legislation
Illinois’ 2024 report card is out: SAT scores are down, but high school grad rates are up
Chalkbeat Chicago
The state's public school students in grades 3-8 have seen reading scores exceed pre-pandemic levels, but math is still lagging.
Success Stories
Indiana school district wins award for urban school excellence
The South Bend Community School Corporation was recognized for making substantial strides in enhancing literacy, improving school safety, and increasing graduation rates, particularly for African American students.
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