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Leadership

One lesson from HISD’s massive bond failure: Don't ignore community engagement.

“You don't listen to us.” Voting against the $4.4 billion proposal became an opportunity for many in the community to express distrust of Houston Superintendent Mike Miles’ aggressive reforms and gruff leadership style.

Recruitment, Hiring, Onboarding, and Retention

Nation’s first school counselor residency launches in rural California

The partnership between Fresno Pacific University and six area school districts is intended to build a pipeline of school counselors and address significant shortages.

Policy and Legislation

Budget battle over Providence schools intensifies as Smiley warns of tax hikes, service cuts

‘It is clear the commissioner views her ability to run our schools as one without checks and balances,’ mayor says.

Operations

Philly school closures to be shaped by community voices, district says

Unlike the last time the district closed schools, officials say this time, they want parents, students, and neighbors to help shape the decision-making from the beginning.

Operations

Resource Page: Emergency operations planning tools and strategies for K12 district leaders

The federal government provides a number of free resources to help district leaders plan for various types of emergencies in school communities.

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.

Operations

Denver superintendent recommends 7 schools for closure, 3 schools for partial closure

Chalkbeat Colorado

Enrollment in DPS peaked in 2019 and steadily declined in 2020, 2021, and 2022. District leaders predict it will fall another 9% between now and 2028-29 school year.

Op-ed

Big-city districts are beset by financial dysfunction — and kids pay the price

The 74

Students need adults to figure this out with strong district leadership, state guidance and brutal honesty about what's really going on.

Op-ed

Most district leaders hate building, selecting and managing employee benefit plans. Maybe there’s a better way.

This simple process can remove the pressure and politics from the equation and improve outcomes for everyone.

Policy and Legislation

Colorado and Massachusetts see success and challenges with free school meals

While there have been clear benefits of free breakfast and lunch, adequate funding remains one of the primary obstacles to continuation of universal meal programs.

Research

Survey: District leaders find work meaningful, but are experiencing high levels of stress

A wellbeing study of administrators in Arizona cites heavy workloads, staffing shortages, and resource constraints as primary stressors, and offers recommendations for districts and states.

Success Stories

Closing struggling schools helped student achievement in Denver, study finds

Chalkbeat Colorado

The analysis found that most students who left closed Denver schools and attended new ones saw their test scores go up, with greater gains for English learners and students with disabilities.

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