Leadership: Page 5

Why history instruction is critical for combating online misinformation

Building background knowledge about history and civics is critical to developing students' media literacy and analytical skills.

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Policy and Legislation

Trump moves to strip Maine of federal education funding in unprecedented tactic

The announcement followed an ED investigation into the state’s policies governing transgender athletes.

11 districts were studied as they implemented "bold ideas" for school reform last year. Here are the lessons learned.

The Center on Reinventing Public Education studied school systems undertaking ambitious, systemic initiatives to make student learning more joyful, individualized, and relevant.

CRPE partnered with 11 districts across the country to support and study their “Bold Ideas” for school reform. (credit: CRPE)

CoSN and AASA announce 2025 EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year

The award recognizes exceptional superintendents who leverage and champion transformative technologies in the classroom and throughout their school systems.

Berj Akian, CEO & Founder, ClassLink, presents the award to Karen Cheser, Superintendent of the Durango School District. (credit: Durango School District and CoSN)

Policy and Legislation

Trump tariffs could have chilling effect on school purchases from bananas to laptops

From heavy kitchen equipment like freezers and ovens to the gloves that cafeteria workers use, from laptops and tablets to pencils and paper, U.S. schools likely will feel the impact of rising costs.

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Creating a new standard: The aftermath of the PowerSchool data breach

K-12 leaders are building better safeguards and holding vendors accountable in the wake of the most significant edtech cybersecurity incident ever.

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Safety and Security

How this rural Indiana district transformed school security

Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)

Superintendent Jeremy Gulley says community engagement, working with local leaders, and having clear objectives have all been vital to success.

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What will make teachers stay? Ask them — and listen to what they have to say

Indianapolis pilot program found empowering educators to make changes in their schools can boost retention.

Teachers discuss best practices and engagement at Teach Indy’s spring educator conference. (credit: Teach Indy)

Student Success

Seeing connections to achievement in later grades, states and districts taking steps to improve kindergarten readiness

“If we can start building connections early, children enter school feeling supported, and that’s when real learning can begin.”

In an effort to understand and raise the level of kindergarten readiness in the state, Maine recently formed a committee of 32 kindergarten teachers to evaluate readiness assessment tools under consideration.

HR and Benefits

AASA releases 2025 superintendent salary and benefits survey results

The average age of a superintendent is trending downward compared to a decade ago, while increases in the average salary have not kept up with inflation.

Success Stories

Why Steubenville, Ohio, might be the best school district in America

This high-poverty Rust Belt district is exceptional at teaching kids to read — and has been for more than a decade.

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Mental Health and Wellness

Newark Public Schools hosts teen mental health summit to give students tools to cope, raise awareness

The summit also served as training for the students who will plan, develop, and facilitate mental health campaigns at district high schools.

Jeremiah Brown, keynote speaker for the event and former safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars, told Newark Public Schools students about the life-threatening brain injury that forced him to retire from the NFL. (Jessie Gómez / Chalkbeat)

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