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Last month, I wrote about why competing in the new education marketplace requires district leaders to take a hard look within their own school syst...

As a retired superintendent turned adviser to schools, I’m fortunate to spend most of my days meeting with and talking to school leaders and educat...

The time  of ”no phones in class” may be coming to an end.Despite lingering concerns among some educators that smartphones and other portable c...

Once considered an experimental approach by some, many educators and school leaders are now looking to social-emotional learning as a means to tran...

Is social media harming our children?It’s a question researchers, educators, and parents alike have been wrestling with since our cultural obse...

Grit, a term buzzing around educational circles, is defined as “firmness of mind and spirit; unyielding courage in the face of hardship,” according...

“Parents—we need to establish our voice. I think that’s what's missing in the educational system. Who knows what’s best for our children, other tha...

Throughout the country, major school districts are facing sharp student enrollment declines.All it takes is one look at the numbers:6 mil...

[caption id="attachment_2326" align="alignright" width="150"] Julie Thannum, APR[/caption]In the face of increased competition, it’s critical f...